Senna Prescribing at TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
810
Total Quantity
43.3K
NHS Cost
£974
vs National Avg
+34.6%
TOWNFIELD DOCTORS SURGERY prescribed 810 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £974 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,254 |
| Total NHS Cost | £974 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +34.6% 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.