Senna Prescribing at WEST HEATH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
6,447
Total Quantity
373.8K
NHS Cost
£8.5K
vs National Avg
+971.3%
WEST HEATH SURGERY prescribed 6,447 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £8,501 to the NHS. This is 971.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
534
Jun 2026
446
Jun 2026
513
Jun 2026
539
Jun 2026
494
Jun 2026
538
Jun 2026
498
Jun 2026
598
Jun 2026
594
Jun 2026
576
Jun 2026
520
Jun 2026
597
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,447 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 373,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £8,501 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +971.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,447 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +971.3% 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.