Lactulose Prescribing at CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
730
Total Quantity
434.3K
NHS Cost
£4.1K
vs National Avg
+121.7%
CASTLEFIELDS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 730 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,063 to the NHS. This is 121.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 730 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 434,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,063 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 730 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +121.7% 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.