Senna Prescribing at THAXTED SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
700
Total Quantity
29.2K
NHS Cost
£674
vs National Avg
+16.3%
THAXTED SURGERY prescribed 700 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £674 to the NHS. This is 16.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 700 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,167 |
| Total NHS Cost | £674 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 700 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +16.3% 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.