Senna Prescribing at PURTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
977
Total Quantity
40.2K
NHS Cost
£931
vs National Avg
+62.3%
PURTON SURGERY prescribed 977 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £931 to the NHS. This is 62.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 977 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,237 |
| Total NHS Cost | £931 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 977 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +62.3% 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.