Senna Prescribing at UPTON SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,165
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+93.6%
UPTON SURGERY prescribed 1,165 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,129 to the NHS. This is 93.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,165 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,328 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,129 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +93.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,165 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +93.6% 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.