Senna Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
866
Total Quantity
17.5K
NHS Cost
£454
vs National Avg
+43.9%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 866 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £454 to the NHS. This is 43.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 866 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £454 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +43.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 866 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +43.9% 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.