Lactulose Prescribing at SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
651
Total Quantity
345.6K
NHS Cost
£3.2K
vs National Avg
+97.7%
SWINGBRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 651 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,230 to the NHS. This is 97.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 651 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 345,630 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,230 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 651 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +97.7% 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.