Senna Prescribing at BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,100
Total Quantity
64.7K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+82.8%

BOOTLE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,100 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,506 to the NHS. This is 82.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
82

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,100
Total Quantity64,744
Total NHS Cost£1,506
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+82.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,100 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+82.8% vs national average
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.