Senna Prescribing at OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
616
Total Quantity
19.8K
NHS Cost
£450
vs National Avg
+2.4%
OLDFIELD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 616 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £450 to the NHS. This is 2.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 616 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,847 |
| Total NHS Cost | £450 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +2.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 616 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +2.4% 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.