Senna Prescribing at TOWNHEAD SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,021
Total Quantity
46.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+69.7%
TOWNHEAD SURGERY prescribed 1,021 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,061 to the NHS. This is 69.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,021 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,834 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,061 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,021 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +69.7% 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.