Senna Prescribing at NORWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,720
Total Quantity
84.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+185.8%
NORWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,720 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,997 to the NHS. This is 185.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
173
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,666 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,997 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +185.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +185.8% 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.