Lactulose Prescribing at SLEAFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,432
Total Quantity
790.0K
NHS Cost
£7.3K
vs National Avg
+335%
SLEAFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,432 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,334 to the NHS. This is 335% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,432 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 789,982 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,334 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +335% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,432 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +335% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.