Senna Prescribing at HIGHFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,439
Total Quantity
64.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+139.1%
HIGHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 1,439 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,489 to the NHS. This is 139.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,439 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,006 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,489 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,439 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +139.1% 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.