Senna Prescribing at THE WELLSPRING SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,180
Total Quantity
64.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+96.1%

THE WELLSPRING SURGERY prescribed 1,180 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,436 to the NHS. This is 96.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,180
Total Quantity64,069
Total NHS Cost£1,436
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+96.1%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,180 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+96.1% vs national average
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.