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 Items2,273
Total Quantity1,435,880
Total NHS Cost£13,385
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+590.4%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice2,273 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+590.4% vs national average
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.