Senna Prescribing at BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
893
Total Quantity
51.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+48.4%
BIDDULPH VALLEY SURGERY prescribed 893 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,182 to the NHS. This is 48.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 893 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,063 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,182 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 893 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +48.4% 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.