Senna Prescribing at WHITCHURCH SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
479
Total Quantity
24.7K
NHS Cost
£530
vs National Avg
-20.4%
WHITCHURCH SURGERY prescribed 479 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £530 to the NHS. This is 20.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 479 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 24,680 |
| Total NHS Cost | £530 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 479 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -20.4% 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.