Senna Prescribing at THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,487
Total Quantity
71.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+147.1%

THE BIRCHWOOD AND SOLLERSHOTT SURGERIES prescribed 1,487 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,623 to the NHS. This is 147.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,487
Total Quantity71,107
Total NHS Cost£1,623
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+147.1%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,487 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+147.1% vs national average
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.