Senna Prescribing at THE LOUGHTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
560
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£844
vs National Avg
-6.9%
THE LOUGHTON SURGERY prescribed 560 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £844 to the NHS. This is 6.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 560 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,568 |
| Total NHS Cost | £844 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -6.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 560 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -6.9% 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.