Lactulose Prescribing at WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,273
Total Quantity
1.4M
NHS Cost
£13.4K
vs National Avg
+590.4%
WORTHING MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,273 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,385 to the NHS. This is 590.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
197
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
204
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
185
Jul 2026
203
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,273 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,435,880 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,385 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +590.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,273 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +590.4% 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.