Senna Prescribing at WOODHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,133
Total Quantity
29.9K
NHS Cost
£739
vs National Avg
+88.3%
WOODHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,133 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £739 to the NHS. This is 88.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,133 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £739 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,133 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +88.3% 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.