Senna Prescribing at ORCHARD SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,142
Total Quantity
56.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+89.8%

ORCHARD SURGERY prescribed 1,142 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,278 to the NHS. This is 89.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
89

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,142
Total Quantity56,133
Total NHS Cost£1,278
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+89.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,142 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+89.8% 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.