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 Items1,276
Total Quantity701,580
Total NHS Cost£6,618
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+287.6%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,276 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+287.6% vs national average
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.