Senna Prescribing at THE WESTGATE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,484
Total Quantity
77.3K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+146.6%
THE WESTGATE PRACTICE prescribed 1,484 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,709 to the NHS. This is 146.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,298 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,709 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +146.6% 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.