Senna Prescribing at NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
431
Total Quantity
33.6K
NHS Cost
£762
vs National Avg
-28.4%
NORTHUMBERLAND HOUSE SURGERY prescribed 431 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £762 to the NHS. This is 28.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,551 |
| Total NHS Cost | £762 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -28.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -28.4% 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.