Senna Prescribing at BRIDGE AND MONKSEATON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,812
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+201.1%

BRIDGE AND MONKSEATON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,812 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,525 to the NHS. This is 201.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
177

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,812
Total Quantity62,860
Total NHS Cost£1,525
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+201.1%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,812 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+201.1% vs national average
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.