Senna Prescribing at THE RIVER SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
887
Total Quantity
43.7K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
THE RIVER SURGERY prescribed 887 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,032 to the NHS. This is 47.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 887 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,710 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,032 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 887 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.