Lactulose Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
770
Total Quantity
475.4K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+133.9%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 770 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,484 to the NHS. This is 133.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 770 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 475,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,484 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 770 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +133.9% 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.