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 Items | 1,140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 582,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,516 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +246.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +246.3% 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.