Senna Prescribing at NORTHAM SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,021
Total Quantity
45.1K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+69.7%
NORTHAM SURGERY prescribed 1,021 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,013 to the NHS. This is 69.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
70
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,054 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,013 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +69.7% 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.