Lactulose Prescribing at CASTLE MEAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
393
Total Quantity
200.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+19.4%
CASTLE MEAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 393 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,959 to the NHS. This is 19.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 393 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 200,104 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,959 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 393 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +19.4% 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.