Lactulose Prescribing at SWADLINCOTE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
717
Total Quantity
458.1K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+117.8%
SWADLINCOTE SURGERY prescribed 717 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,270 to the NHS. This is 117.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 717 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 458,100 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,270 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.8% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 717 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +117.8% 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.