Lactulose Prescribing at CARLISLE HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,110
Total Quantity
612.7K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+237.2%
CARLISLE HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,110 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,923 to the NHS. This is 237.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,110 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 612,652 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,923 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +237.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,110 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +237.2% 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.