Senna Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,813
Total Quantity
55.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+201.3%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,813 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,316 to the NHS. This is 201.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,813 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,335 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,316 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +201.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,813 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +201.3% 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.