Sennosides Prescribing at ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
74
Total Quantity
41.8K
NHS Cost
£770
vs National Avg
+139.6%
ST DAVID'S FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 74 items of Sennosides over the last 12 months at a cost of £770 to the NHS. This is 139.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Sennosides is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
5
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 74 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,800 |
| Total NHS Cost | £770 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.6% |
Sennosides Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 74 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +139.6% 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.