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 Items | 1,054 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,138 |
| Total NHS Cost | £823 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,054 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +75.1% 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.