Lactulose Prescribing at SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
402.4K
NHS Cost
£3.8K
vs National Avg
+112.6%
SWANPOOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 700 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,823 to the NHS. This is 112.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 402,400 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,823 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +112.6% 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.