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 Items1,821
Total Quantity70,742
Total NHS Cost£1,662
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+202.6%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,821 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+202.6% vs national average
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.