Senna Prescribing at AVENHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
467
Total Quantity
56.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
-22.4%
AVENHAM SURGERY prescribed 467 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,316 to the NHS. This is 22.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,695 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,316 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -22.4% 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.