Senna Prescribing at FRIARWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,254
Total Quantity
71.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+108.4%
FRIARWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,254 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,560 to the NHS. This is 108.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,254 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,649 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,560 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +108.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,254 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +108.4% 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.