Senna Prescribing at OLD BRIDGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,011
Total Quantity
44.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+68%

OLD BRIDGE SURGERY prescribed 1,011 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,089 to the NHS. This is 68% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,011
Total Quantity44,929
Total NHS Cost£1,089
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+68%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,011 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+68% vs national average
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.