Senna Prescribing at BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,358
Total Quantity
66.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+125.7%
BIRDHURST MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,358 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,536 to the NHS. This is 125.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,358 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,283 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,536 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,358 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +125.7% 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.