Lactulose Prescribing at CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
626
Total Quantity
309.1K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+90.1%
CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 626 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,849 to the NHS. This is 90.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 309,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,849 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +90.1% 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.