Senna Prescribing at DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
988
Total Quantity
32.1K
NHS Cost
£744
vs National Avg
+64.2%
DOWNTON ROAD SURGERY prescribed 988 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £744 to the NHS. This is 64.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,145 |
| Total NHS Cost | £744 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +64.2% 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.