Senna Prescribing at BALHAM PARK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,617
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+168.7%
BALHAM PARK SURGERY prescribed 1,617 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,227 to the NHS. This is 168.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
138
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,617 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,580 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,227 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,617 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +168.7% 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.