Senna Prescribing at WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,778
Total Quantity
64.1K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+195.5%
WESTERHOPE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,778 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,487 to the NHS. This is 195.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,102 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,487 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +195.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +195.5% 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.