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 Items | 1,671 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,114 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,405 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +177.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,671 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +177.7% 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.