Senna Prescribing at THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,009
Total Quantity
62.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+233.8%
THE RIDGEWAY SURGERY prescribed 2,009 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,491 to the NHS. This is 233.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
202
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
182
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,009 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,382 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,491 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +233.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,009 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +233.8% 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.