Senna Prescribing at ALPINE HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,165
Total Quantity
39.5K
NHS Cost
£913
vs National Avg
+93.6%
ALPINE HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 1,165 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £913 to the NHS. This is 93.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,454 |
| Total NHS Cost | £913 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +93.6% 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.