Lactulose Prescribing at ASPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
589
Total Quantity
366.6K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+78.9%
ASPLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 589 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,366 to the NHS. This is 78.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 366,610 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,366 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +78.9% 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.