Senna Prescribing at NORTHFIELDS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
755
Total Quantity
15.9K
NHS Cost
£440
vs National Avg
+25.5%
NORTHFIELDS SURGERY prescribed 755 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £440 to the NHS. This is 25.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
54
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 755 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,865 |
| Total NHS Cost | £440 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 755 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +25.5% 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.