Lactulose Prescribing at NEXUS HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,789
Total Quantity
1.0M
NHS Cost
£9.6K
vs National Avg
+443.4%
NEXUS HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,789 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £9,627 to the NHS. This is 443.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 1,022,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £9,627 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +443.4% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,789 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +443.4% 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.