Lactulose Prescribing at VINE STREET SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

624

Total Quantity

320.9K

NHS Cost

£3.0K

vs National Avg

+89.5%

VINE STREET SURGERY prescribed 624 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,006 to the NHS. This is 89.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	624
Total Quantity	320,896
Total NHS Cost	£3,006
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+89.5%

Lactulose Prescribing Comparison

This practice	624 items
National average per practice	329 items
Difference	+89.5% 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.