Senna Prescribing at OLDWELL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
870
Total Quantity
24.4K
NHS Cost
£591
vs National Avg
+44.6%
OLDWELL SURGERY prescribed 870 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £591 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 870 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,406 |
| Total NHS Cost | £591 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 870 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +44.6% 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.