Senna Prescribing at SOUTHMEAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
490
Total Quantity
23.5K
NHS Cost
£534
vs National Avg
-18.6%
SOUTHMEAD SURGERY prescribed 490 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £534 to the NHS. This is 18.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 490 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,547 |
| Total NHS Cost | £534 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -18.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 490 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -18.6% 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.