Senna Prescribing at FOREST HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,148
Total Quantity
73.0K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+256.9%
FOREST HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 2,148 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,720 to the NHS. This is 256.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
209
Jun 2026
176
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,981 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,720 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +256.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +256.9% 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.