Lactulose Prescribing at CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
665
Total Quantity
371.4K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+102%
CAYTHORPE & ANCASTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 665 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,196 to the NHS. This is 102% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
49
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 665 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 371,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,196 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 665 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +102% 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.