Senna Prescribing at THE CAXTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
750
Total Quantity
48.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+24.6%
THE CAXTON SURGERY prescribed 750 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,086 to the NHS. This is 24.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,402 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,086 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +24.6% 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.