Senna Prescribing at THE PORTMILL SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
468
Total Quantity
27.6K
NHS Cost
£635
vs National Avg
-22.2%
THE PORTMILL SURGERY prescribed 468 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £635 to the NHS. This is 22.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
40
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 468 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,562 |
| Total NHS Cost | £635 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 468 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -22.2% 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.