Senna Prescribing at RIVERVIEW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,666
Total Quantity
46.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+176.8%
RIVERVIEW SURGERY prescribed 1,666 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,119 to the NHS. This is 176.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,019 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,119 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +176.8% 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.