Lactulose Prescribing at ASHLEA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
377
Total Quantity
238.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+14.5%
ASHLEA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 377 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,196 to the NHS. This is 14.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 377 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 238,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,196 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 377 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +14.5% 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.