Senna Prescribing at SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

856

Total Quantity

41.1K

NHS Cost

£933

vs National Avg

+42.2%

SEVERN FIELDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 856 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £933 to the NHS. This is 42.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	856
Total Quantity	41,138
Total NHS Cost	£933
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+42.2%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	856 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+42.2% 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.