Lactulose Prescribing at THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,251
Total Quantity
678.7K
NHS Cost
£6.5K
vs National Avg
+280%
THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,251 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,521 to the NHS. This is 280% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 678,656 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,521 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +280% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +280% 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.