Senna Prescribing at WEY FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
562
Total Quantity
40.1K
NHS Cost
£879
vs National Avg
-6.6%
WEY FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 562 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £879 to the NHS. This is 6.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 562 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,068 |
| Total NHS Cost | £879 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 562 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -6.6% 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.