Lactulose Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,040
Total Quantity
533.6K
NHS Cost
£5.3K
vs National Avg
+215.9%
SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,040 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,273 to the NHS. This is 215.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,040 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 533,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,273 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,040 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +215.9% 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.