Senna Prescribing at BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
4,332
Total Quantity
146.1K
NHS Cost
£3.6K
vs National Avg
+619.9%
BRIDGEWATER SURGERIES prescribed 4,332 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,558 to the NHS. This is 619.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
385
Jun 2026
350
Jun 2026
396
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
375
Jun 2026
348
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
363
Jun 2026
341
Jun 2026
376
Jun 2026
390
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,332 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 146,060 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,558 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +619.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,332 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +619.9% 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.