Senna Prescribing at SOUTH BANK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,030
Total Quantity
62.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+71.2%
SOUTH BANK SURGERY prescribed 1,030 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,382 to the NHS. This is 71.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,030 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,822 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,382 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,030 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +71.2% 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.