Senna Prescribing at NEWPORT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
804
Total Quantity
31.4K
NHS Cost
£730
vs National Avg
+33.6%
NEWPORT SURGERY prescribed 804 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £730 to the NHS. This is 33.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 804 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,416 |
| Total NHS Cost | £730 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 804 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +33.6% 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.