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 Items | 1,180 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,069 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,436 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +96.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,180 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +96.1% 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.