Senna Prescribing at SOUTHDENE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,013
Total Quantity
36.1K
NHS Cost
£851
vs National Avg
+68.3%

SOUTHDENE SURGERY prescribed 1,013 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £851 to the NHS. This is 68.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
75

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,013
Total Quantity36,118
Total NHS Cost£851
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+68.3%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,013 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+68.3% vs national average
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.