Senna Prescribing at WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,403
Total Quantity
77.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+133.1%
WEST WIRRAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,403 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,799 to the NHS. This is 133.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
114
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,403 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,319 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,799 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,403 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +133.1% 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.