Senna Prescribing at THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
870
Total Quantity
54.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+44.6%
THE UPSTAIRS SURGERY prescribed 870 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,283 to the NHS. This is 44.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 870 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,283 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 870 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +44.6% 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.