Senna Prescribing at HOWDALE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
424
Total Quantity
24.3K
NHS Cost
£554
vs National Avg
-29.5%
HOWDALE SURGERY prescribed 424 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £554 to the NHS. This is 29.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 424 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,280 |
| Total NHS Cost | £554 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -29.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 424 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -29.5% 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.