Senna Prescribing at SOMERSET FHP O
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
365
Total Quantity
18.0K
NHS Cost
£411
vs National Avg
-39.3%
SOMERSET FHP O prescribed 365 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £411 to the NHS. This is 39.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 365 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £411 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -39.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 365 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -39.3% 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.