Lactulose Prescribing at AMICUS HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
421
Total Quantity
269.8K
NHS Cost
£2.5K
vs National Avg
+27.9%
AMICUS HEALTH prescribed 421 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,543 to the NHS. This is 27.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 421 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 269,848 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,543 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 421 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +27.9% 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.