Lactulose Prescribing at NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
826
Total Quantity
547.9K
NHS Cost
£5.1K
vs National Avg
+150.9%
NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE prescribed 826 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,117 to the NHS. This is 150.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 826 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 547,877 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,117 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 826 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +150.9% 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.