Senna Prescribing at NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,722
Total Quantity
75.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+186.1%
NORTHDOWN & DASHWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,722 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,860 to the NHS. This is 186.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,722 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 75,227 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,860 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +186.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,722 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +186.1% 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.