Senna Prescribing at SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,684
Total Quantity
54.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+179.8%
SOUTHFIELDS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,684 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,377 to the NHS. This is 179.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,684 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,087 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,377 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +179.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,684 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +179.8% 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.