Lactulose Prescribing at THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,433
Total Quantity
859.0K
NHS Cost
£8.0K
vs National Avg
+335.3%
THE ATHERSTONE SURGERY prescribed 1,433 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,953 to the NHS. This is 335.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,433 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 858,968 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,953 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +335.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,433 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +335.3% 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.