Senna Prescribing at OAKWOOD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,299
Total Quantity
54.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+115.9%
OAKWOOD SURGERY prescribed 1,299 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,280 to the NHS. This is 115.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,299 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,282 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,280 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,299 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +115.9% 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.