Senna Prescribing at THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,399
Total Quantity
40.4K
NHS Cost
£967
vs National Avg
+132.5%
THE OLD SCHOOL SURGERY prescribed 1,399 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £967 to the NHS. This is 132.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,399 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £967 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,399 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +132.5% 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.