Senna Prescribing at THE NORTHWICK SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
975
Total Quantity
39.6K
NHS Cost
£946
vs National Avg
+62%
THE NORTHWICK SURGERY prescribed 975 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £946 to the NHS. This is 62% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,596 |
| Total NHS Cost | £946 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +62% 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.