Senna Prescribing at THE CEDARS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,349
Total Quantity
58.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+124.2%
THE CEDARS SURGERY prescribed 1,349 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,353 to the NHS. This is 124.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,349 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,604 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,353 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +124.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,349 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +124.2% 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.