Senna Prescribing at ST ANDREWS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
827
Total Quantity
33.6K
NHS Cost
£850
vs National Avg
+37.4%
ST ANDREWS SURGERY prescribed 827 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £850 to the NHS. This is 37.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 827 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 33,645 |
| Total NHS Cost | £850 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 827 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +37.4% 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.