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 Items | 1,520 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,555 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,805 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,520 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +152.6% 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.