Senna Prescribing at SPRINGFIELD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
731
Total Quantity
36.5K
NHS Cost
£848
vs National Avg
+21.5%
SPRINGFIELD SURGERY prescribed 731 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £848 to the NHS. This is 21.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 731 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,546 |
| Total NHS Cost | £848 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +21.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 731 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +21.5% 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.