Senna Prescribing at THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,593
Total Quantity
82.9K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+164.7%
THE SURGERY AT WHEATBRIDGE prescribed 1,593 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,912 to the NHS. This is 164.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
143
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,919 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,912 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +164.7% 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.