Senna Prescribing at THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
360
Total Quantity
14.5K
NHS Cost
£347
vs National Avg
-40.2%
THE BRIDGES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 360 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £347 to the NHS. This is 40.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
34
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 360 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 14,534 |
| Total NHS Cost | £347 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 360 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -40.2% 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.