Senna Prescribing at DESBOROUGH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
738
Total Quantity
39.3K
NHS Cost
£872
vs National Avg
+22.6%
DESBOROUGH SURGERY prescribed 738 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £872 to the NHS. This is 22.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 738 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,274 |
| Total NHS Cost | £872 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 738 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +22.6% 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.