Lactulose Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
922
Total Quantity
534.8K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+180.1%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 922 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,054 to the NHS. This is 180.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 922 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 534,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,054 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +180.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 922 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +180.1% 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.