Lactulose Prescribing at ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
265
Total Quantity
152.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
-19.5%

ASHDOWN FOREST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 265 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,373 to the NHS. This is 19.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23

Prescribing Details

Total Items265
Total Quantity152,250
Total NHS Cost£1,373
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-19.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice265 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference-19.5% vs national average
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.