Senna Prescribing at THE VILLAGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,000
Total Quantity
51.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+66.2%

THE VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,000 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,243 to the NHS. This is 66.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
93

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,000
Total Quantity51,114
Total NHS Cost£1,243
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+66.2%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,000 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+66.2% vs national average
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.