Lactulose Prescribing at CASTLE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
512
Total Quantity
311.4K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+55.5%
CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 512 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,909 to the NHS. This is 55.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 512 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 311,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,909 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 512 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +55.5% 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.