Lactulose Prescribing at CASTLE PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
949
Total Quantity
595.9K
NHS Cost
£5.7K
vs National Avg
+188.3%
CASTLE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 949 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,658 to the NHS. This is 188.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 595,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,658 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +188.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +188.3% 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.