Senna Prescribing at MELROSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
852
Total Quantity
56.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+41.6%
MELROSE SURGERY prescribed 852 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,317 to the NHS. This is 41.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 852 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,410 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,317 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 852 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +41.6% 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.