Senna Prescribing at WHEATFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,207
Total Quantity
63.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+100.6%
WHEATFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,207 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,449 to the NHS. This is 100.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,207 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,031 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,449 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +100.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,207 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +100.6% 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.