Lactulose Prescribing at THE VINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
404
Total Quantity
211.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+22.7%
THE VINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 404 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,986 to the NHS. This is 22.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 404 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 211,530 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,986 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 404 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +22.7% 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.