Senna Prescribing at WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
958
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+59.2%
WATERBEACH AND COTTENHAM SURGERIES prescribed 958 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,129 to the NHS. This is 59.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 958 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,357 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,129 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +59.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 958 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +59.2% 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.