Senna Prescribing at SHREWSBURY ROAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,055
Total Quantity
127.9K
NHS Cost
£3.1K
vs National Avg
+241.5%
SHREWSBURY ROAD SURGERY prescribed 2,055 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,082 to the NHS. This is 241.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
169
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 127,885 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,082 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +241.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +241.5% 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.