Lactulose Prescribing at ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,276
Total Quantity
701.6K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+287.6%
ASHTON MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,276 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,618 to the NHS. This is 287.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,276 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 701,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,618 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +287.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,276 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +287.6% 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.