Senna Prescribing at WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,347
Total Quantity
46.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+123.8%

WEARSIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE - PALLION prescribed 1,347 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,096 to the NHS. This is 123.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
124

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,347
Total Quantity46,015
Total NHS Cost£1,096
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+123.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,347 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+123.8% 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.