Senna Prescribing at NEWTON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
450
Total Quantity
33.4K
NHS Cost
£776
vs National Avg
-25.2%
NEWTON PRACTICE prescribed 450 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £776 to the NHS. This is 25.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 450 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,386 |
| Total NHS Cost | £776 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -25.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 450 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -25.2% 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.