Lactulose Prescribing at THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
395
Total Quantity
237.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+20%
THE SIDES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 395 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,244 to the NHS. This is 20% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 395 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 237,552 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,244 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +20% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 395 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +20% 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.