Senna Prescribing at HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,078
Total Quantity
54.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+79.1%
HASTINGS OLD TOWN SURGERY prescribed 1,078 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,255 to the NHS. This is 79.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,078 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,244 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,255 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,078 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +79.1% vs national average |
Explore More
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.