Lactulose Prescribing at VINE MEDICAL GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,208
Total Quantity
782.8K
NHS Cost
£7.4K
vs National Avg
+266.9%

VINE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,208 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £7,424 to the NHS. This is 266.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,208
Total Quantity782,800
Total NHS Cost£7,424
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+266.9%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,208 items
National average per practice329 items
Difference+266.9% vs national average
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.