Lactulose Prescribing at THE SWAN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
423
Total Quantity
222.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+28.5%
THE SWAN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 423 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,153 to the NHS. This is 28.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 222,817 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,153 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.5% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +28.5% 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.