Senna Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,520
Total Quantity
73.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+152.6%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,520 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,805 to the NHS. This is 152.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
132

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,520
Total Quantity73,555
Total NHS Cost£1,805
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+152.6%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,520 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+152.6% 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.