Senna Prescribing at BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,053
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£966
vs National Avg
+75%
BIRCHWOOD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,053 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £966 to the NHS. This is 75% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,053 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,212 |
| Total NHS Cost | £966 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,053 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +75% 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.