Senna Prescribing at BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,251
Total Quantity
49.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+107.9%
BUCHANAN ROAD SURGERY prescribed 1,251 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,176 to the NHS. This is 107.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,251 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,121 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,176 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +107.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,251 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +107.9% 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.