Lactulose Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
808
Total Quantity
471.1K
NHS Cost
£4.5K
vs National Avg
+145.4%
ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 808 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,484 to the NHS. This is 145.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 808 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 471,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,484 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 808 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +145.4% 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.