Lactulose Prescribing at ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
511
Total Quantity
296.0K
NHS Cost
£2.8K
vs National Avg
+55.2%
ST VINCENT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 511 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,774 to the NHS. This is 55.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 296,040 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,774 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.2% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +55.2% 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.