Senna Prescribing at OAK TREE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

835

Total Quantity

42.9K

NHS Cost

£1.0K

vs National Avg

+38.8%

OAK TREE SURGERY prescribed 835 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,002 to the NHS. This is 38.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	835
Total Quantity	42,888
Total NHS Cost	£1,002
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+38.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	835 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+38.8% 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.