Lactulose Prescribing at SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
974
Total Quantity
518.9K
NHS Cost
£5.8K
vs National Avg
+195.9%
SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 974 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,766 to the NHS. This is 195.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 974 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 518,930 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,766 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +195.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 974 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +195.9% 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.