Senna Prescribing at CHEYLESMORE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
500
Total Quantity
26.6K
NHS Cost
£620
vs National Avg
-16.9%
CHEYLESMORE SURGERY prescribed 500 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £620 to the NHS. This is 16.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 500 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 26,570 |
| Total NHS Cost | £620 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 500 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -16.9% 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.