Sennosides Prescribing at FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
185
Total Quantity
58.8K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+499%
FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 185 items of Sennosides over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,242 to the NHS. This is 499% above the national average prescribing rate. Sennosides is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,830 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,242 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +499% |
Sennosides Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +499% 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.