Senna Prescribing at NORTHFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
817
Total Quantity
44.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+35.8%
NORTHFIELD SURGERY prescribed 817 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,007 to the NHS. This is 35.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 817 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,007 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 817 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +35.8% 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.