Senna Prescribing at MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,054
Total Quantity
34.1K
NHS Cost
£823
vs National Avg
+75.1%

MELTHAM ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,054 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £823 to the NHS. This is 75.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
84

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,054
Total Quantity34,138
Total NHS Cost£823
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+75.1%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,054 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+75.1% 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.