Senna Prescribing at WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,907
Total Quantity
106.1K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+216.9%
WESTMORELAND GP CENTRE prescribed 1,907 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,361 to the NHS. This is 216.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
170
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,907 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 106,135 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,361 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +216.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,907 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +216.9% 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.