Lactulose Prescribing at SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
473
Total Quantity
296.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+43.7%
SWAN LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 473 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,094 to the NHS. This is 43.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
37
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 473 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 296,892 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,094 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 473 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +43.7% 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.