Senna Prescribing at THE DOW SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
552
Total Quantity
29.1K
NHS Cost
£657
vs National Avg
-8.3%
THE DOW SURGERY prescribed 552 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £657 to the NHS. This is 8.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 552 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,117 |
| Total NHS Cost | £657 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -8.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 552 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -8.3% 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.