Sennosides Prescribing at WEST HEATH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
459
Total Quantity
135.1K
NHS Cost
£2.6K
vs National Avg
+1386.3%
WEST HEATH SURGERY prescribed 459 items of Sennosides over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,617 to the NHS. This is 1386.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Sennosides is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
18
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 459 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 135,050 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,617 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1386.3% |
Sennosides Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 459 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 31 items |
| Difference | +1386.3% 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.