Senna Prescribing at NEWTONS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,300

Total Quantity

59.4K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+116%

NEWTONS PRACTICE prescribed 1,300 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,377 to the NHS. This is 116% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

125

Jun 2026

107

Jun 2026

106

Jun 2026

138

Jun 2026

120

Jun 2026

142

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,300
Total Quantity	59,386
Total NHS Cost	£1,377
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	+116%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,300 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+116% 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.