Lactulose Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
643
Total Quantity
415.3K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+95.3%
SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 643 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,835 to the NHS. This is 95.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 643 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 415,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,835 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +95.3% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 643 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +95.3% 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.