Senna Prescribing at ELMSWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
743
Total Quantity
44.8K
NHS Cost
£981
vs National Avg
+23.5%
ELMSWOOD SURGERY prescribed 743 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £981 to the NHS. This is 23.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 743 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,764 |
| Total NHS Cost | £981 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 743 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +23.5% 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.