Senna Prescribing at FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
575
Total Quantity
34.4K
NHS Cost
£760
vs National Avg
-4.5%
FOWEY RIVER PRACTICE prescribed 575 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £760 to the NHS. This is 4.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
46
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 575 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,353 |
| Total NHS Cost | £760 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -4.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 575 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -4.5% 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.