Lactulose Prescribing at ATLAS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
953
Total Quantity
570.9K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+189.5%
ATLAS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 953 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,331 to the NHS. This is 189.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 953 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 570,890 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,331 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +189.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 953 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +189.5% 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.