Lactulose Prescribing at THE CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
677
Total Quantity
356.1K
NHS Cost
£3.3K
vs National Avg
+105.6%
THE CASTLE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 677 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,273 to the NHS. This is 105.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 677 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 356,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,273 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +105.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 677 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +105.6% 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.