Senna Prescribing at NESTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
918
Total Quantity
53.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+52.5%
NESTON SURGERY prescribed 918 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,217 to the NHS. This is 52.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 918 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,542 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,217 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 918 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +52.5% 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.