Senna Prescribing at WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,045
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+73.6%
WHYBURN MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,045 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,251 to the NHS. This is 73.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,384 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,251 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +73.6% 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.