Senna Prescribing at FRIENDS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
503
Total Quantity
29.6K
NHS Cost
£655
vs National Avg
-16.4%
FRIENDS ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 503 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £655 to the NHS. This is 16.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 503 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,612 |
| Total NHS Cost | £655 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 503 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -16.4% 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.