Senna Prescribing at WEST MEADS SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

997

Total Quantity

50.1K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+65.7%

WEST MEADS SURGERY prescribed 997 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,143 to the NHS. This is 65.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

101

Prescribing Details

Total Items	997
Total Quantity	50,063
Total NHS Cost	£1,143
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+65.7%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	997 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+65.7% 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.