Senna Prescribing at BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,637
Total Quantity
64.8K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+172%
BEWICK CRESCENT SURGERY prescribed 1,637 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,521 to the NHS. This is 172% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,805 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,521 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +172% 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.