Senna Prescribing at ASHTON GP SERVICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
540
Total Quantity
28.0K
NHS Cost
£603
vs National Avg
-10.3%
ASHTON GP SERVICE prescribed 540 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £603 to the NHS. This is 10.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 540 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,016 |
| Total NHS Cost | £603 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 540 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -10.3% 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.