Lactulose Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
356
Total Quantity
181.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+8.1%
CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 356 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,688 to the NHS. This is 8.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 356 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 181,455 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,688 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +8.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 356 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +8.1% 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.