Lactulose Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
337
Total Quantity
176.1K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+2.4%
ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 337 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,753 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
19
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 337 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 176,084 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,753 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 337 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +2.4% 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.