Senna Prescribing at WEAVERS MEDICAL

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,037

Total Quantity

53.7K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+72.3%

WEAVERS MEDICAL prescribed 1,037 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,280 to the NHS. This is 72.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,037
Total Quantity	53,707
Total NHS Cost	£1,280
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+72.3%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,037 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+72.3% 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.