Senna Prescribing at WHITBURN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
571
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£592
vs National Avg
-5.1%
WHITBURN SURGERY prescribed 571 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £592 to the NHS. This is 5.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,275 |
| Total NHS Cost | £592 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -5.1% 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.