Lactulose Prescribing at VIDA HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,665
Total Quantity
944.3K
NHS Cost
£8.8K
vs National Avg
+405.7%
VIDA HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,665 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,784 to the NHS. This is 405.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
136
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,665 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 944,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,784 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +405.7% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,665 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +405.7% 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.