Lactulose Prescribing at NOVUM HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
455.6K
NHS Cost
£4.3K
vs National Avg
+149.1%
NOVUM HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 820 items of Lactulose over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,251 to the NHS. This is 149.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Lactulose is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 455,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,251 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.1% |
Lactulose Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 329 items |
| Difference | +149.1% 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.