Sennosides Prescribing at MERCHISTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
60
Total Quantity
15.4K
NHS Cost
£320
vs National Avg
+94.3%
MERCHISTON SURGERY prescribed 60 items of Sennosides over the last 12 months at a cost of £320 to the NHS. This is 94.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sennosides is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
1
Jun 2026
3
Jun 2026
2
Jun 2026
6
Jun 2026
4
Jun 2026
8
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
8
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 60 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,380 |
| Total NHS Cost | £320 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.3% |
Sennosides Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 60 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +94.3% 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.