Senna Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,526
Total Quantity
98.8K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+153.6%
THE VILLAGE SURGERY FORMBY prescribed 1,526 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,184 to the NHS. This is 153.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,526 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 98,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,184 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,526 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +153.6% 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.