Lactulose Prescribing at ASHFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
531
Total Quantity
317.5K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+61.3%
ASHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 531 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,066 to the NHS. This is 61.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 317,490 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,066 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +61.3% 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.