Lactulose Prescribing at ASHWORTH STREET SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,140
Total Quantity
582.5K
NHS Cost
£5.5K
vs National Avg
+246.3%

ASHWORTH STREET SURGERY prescribed 1,140 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,516 to the NHS. This is 246.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,140
Total Quantity582,484
Total NHS Cost£5,516
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+246.3%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,140 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+246.3% 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.