Senna Prescribing at THE GARDEN SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,474
Total Quantity
43.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+144.9%

THE GARDEN SURGERY prescribed 1,474 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,255 to the NHS. This is 144.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,474
Total Quantity43,297
Total NHS Cost£1,255
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+144.9%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,474 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+144.9% vs national average
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.