Senna Prescribing at BEWICK ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,503
Total Quantity
39.9K
NHS Cost
£956
vs National Avg
+149.8%
BEWICK ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,503 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £956 to the NHS. This is 149.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,913 |
| Total NHS Cost | £956 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +149.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +149.8% 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.