Lactulose Prescribing at SWINESHEAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
779
Total Quantity
467.9K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+136.6%
SWINESHEAD SURGERY prescribed 779 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,326 to the NHS. This is 136.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 779 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 467,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,326 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.6% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 779 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +136.6% 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.