Senna Prescribing at SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
790
Total Quantity
48.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+31.3%
SOUTHBOURNE SURGERY prescribed 790 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,066 to the NHS. This is 31.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 790 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,951 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,066 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 790 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +31.3% 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.