Lactulose Prescribing at CASTLE PLACE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
218
Total Quantity
119.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-33.8%
CASTLE PLACE PRACTICE prescribed 218 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,136 to the NHS. This is 33.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
13
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 218 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 119,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,136 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -33.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 218 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | -33.8% 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.