Senna Prescribing at WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
268
Total Quantity
17.6K
NHS Cost
£488
vs National Avg
-55.5%
WOOTTON VALE AND SHORTSTOWN SURGERY prescribed 268 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £488 to the NHS. This is 55.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 268 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,586 |
| Total NHS Cost | £488 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -55.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 268 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -55.5% 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.