Senna Prescribing at ASHCROFT SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,016
Total Quantity
44.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+68.8%
ASHCROFT SURGERY prescribed 1,016 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,129 to the NHS. This is 68.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,016 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,579 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,129 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +68.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,016 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +68.8% 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.