Senna Prescribing at WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
694
Total Quantity
24.8K
NHS Cost
£582
vs National Avg
+15.3%
WEST GORTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 694 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £582 to the NHS. This is 15.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 694 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,778 |
| Total NHS Cost | £582 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +15.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 694 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +15.3% 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.