Senna Prescribing at NORTHGATE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,056
Total Quantity
69.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+75.5%
NORTHGATE SURGERY prescribed 1,056 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,587 to the NHS. This is 75.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,587 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,056 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +75.5% 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.