Lactulose Prescribing at SWAN MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,238
Total Quantity
798.4K
NHS Cost
£7.5K
vs National Avg
+276%
SWAN MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,238 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,472 to the NHS. This is 276% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,238 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 798,350 |
| Total NHS Cost | £7,472 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +276% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,238 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +276% 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.