Prucalopride
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (National)
221.8K
NHS Cost
£3.5M
Practices
5,698
Avg per Practice
39
Overview
Prucalopride is prescribed by 5,698 GP practices across England. In the last 12 months, 221,836 items were prescribed at a total cost of £3,479,619 to the NHS. It is classified under BNF Chapter Gastro-Intestinal System, Section Laxatives.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
11,387
Jun 2026
10,718
Jun 2026
11,958
Jun 2026
11,764
Jun 2026
11,601
Jun 2026
12,260
Jun 2026
11,917
Jun 2026
12,433
Jun 2026
12,683
Jun 2026
11,323
Jun 2026
12,317
Jun 2026
12,355
Prescribing by Area
| Area | Items | Practices | Avg/Practice | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE | 11.1K | 127 | 87 | +124.2% ▲ |
| NG | 6,693 | 123 | 54 | +39.8% ▲ |
| PE | 5,640 | 84 | 67 | +72.5% ▲ |
| GL | 5,596 | 63 | 89 | +128.3% ▲ |
| NR | 5,134 | 69 | 74 | +91.3% ▲ |
| M | 5,037 | 125 | 40 | +3.6% ▲ |
| LE | 4,970 | 99 | 50 | +29.0% ▲ |
| SW | 4,897 | 96 | 51 | +31.1% ▲ |
| S | 4,824 | 110 | 44 | +12.9% ▲ |
| L | 3,985 | 101 | 40 | +1.5% vs avg |
| N | 3,882 | 80 | 49 | +24.7% ▲ |
| B | 3,849 | 145 | 27 | -31.9% ▼ |
| TS | 3,811 | 65 | 59 | +50.6% ▲ |
| NN | 3,624 | 60 | 60 | +55.3% ▲ |
| CM | 3,438 | 57 | 60 | +55.0% ▲ |
| CV | 3,434 | 84 | 41 | +5.1% ▲ |
| BS | 3,166 | 74 | 43 | +10.0% ▲ |
| SE | 3,131 | 74 | 42 | +8.7% ▲ |
| E | 3,117 | 77 | 41 | +4.1% ▲ |
| SS | 3,072 | 54 | 57 | +46.3% ▲ |
Top Prescribing Practices
| Practice | Items |
|---|---|
| ASPEN MEDICAL PRACTICE | 549 |
| WREKENTON MEDICAL GROUP | 476 |
| NEXUS HEALTH GROUP | 383 |
BNF Classification
- Chapter: Gastro-Intestinal System
- Section: Laxatives
- Paragraph: Other drugs used in constipation
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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.