Senna Prescribing at FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,821
Total Quantity
70.7K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+202.6%
FERRYHILL AND CHILTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,821 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,662 to the NHS. This is 202.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,821 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,662 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,821 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +202.6% 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.