Lactulose Prescribing at ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
514.5K
NHS Cost
£4.8K
vs National Avg
+149.1%
ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 820 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,784 to the NHS. This is 149.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 514,500 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,784 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +149.1% 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.