Senna Prescribing at RIVERSDALE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,051
Total Quantity
61.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+74.6%
RIVERSDALE SURGERY prescribed 1,051 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,372 to the NHS. This is 74.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,051 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,547 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,372 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,051 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +74.6% 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.