Senna Prescribing at VILLAGE SURGERY

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,107

Total Quantity

36.3K

NHS Cost

£847

vs National Avg

+84%

VILLAGE SURGERY prescribed 1,107 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £847 to the NHS. This is 84% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

114

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

108

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,107
Total Quantity	36,307
Total NHS Cost	£847
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+84%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,107 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+84% 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.