Lactulose Prescribing at THE SWAN PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,142
Total Quantity
656.3K
NHS Cost
£5.9K
vs National Avg
+246.9%
THE SWAN PRACTICE prescribed 1,142 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,909 to the NHS. This is 246.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,142 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 656,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,909 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +246.9% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,142 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +246.9% 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.