Lactulose Prescribing at ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
168.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
-1.6%
ASHBOURNE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 324 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,515 to the NHS. This is 1.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 168,000 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,515 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -1.6% 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.