Lactulose Prescribing at CASKGATE STREET SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
933
Total Quantity
574.3K
NHS Cost
£5.4K
vs National Avg
+183.4%
CASKGATE STREET SURGERY prescribed 933 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,405 to the NHS. This is 183.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 933 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 574,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,405 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 933 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +183.4% 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.