Senna Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,671
Total Quantity
58.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+177.7%

MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 1,671 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,405 to the NHS. This is 177.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
181
Jun 2026
149

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,671
Total Quantity58,114
Total NHS Cost£1,405
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+177.7%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,671 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+177.7% 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.