Sennosides Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
260
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+741.9%
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 260 items of Sennosides over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,169 to the NHS. This is 741.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Sennosides is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
14
Jun 2026
16
Jun 2026
7
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,192 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,169 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +741.9% |
Sennosides Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +741.9% 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.