Lactulose Prescribing at SLEIGHTS AND SANDSEND MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
249
Total Quantity
127.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-24.4%
SLEIGHTS AND SANDSEND MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 249 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,221 to the NHS. This is 24.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
23
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 249 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,032 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,221 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 249 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -24.4% 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.