Lactulose Prescribing at THE ADAM PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,799
Total Quantity
1.2M
NHS Cost
£10.8K
vs National Avg
+446.4%
THE ADAM PRACTICE prescribed 1,799 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £10,838 to the NHS. This is 446.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,799 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,160,160 |
| Total NHS Cost | £10,838 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +446.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,799 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +446.4% 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.