Senna Prescribing at THE FOREST SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
701
Total Quantity
19.5K
NHS Cost
£658
vs National Avg
+16.5%
THE FOREST SURGERY prescribed 701 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £658 to the NHS. This is 16.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 701 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,519 |
| Total NHS Cost | £658 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +16.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 701 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +16.5% 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.