Senna Prescribing at ABBEY HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,589
Total Quantity
86.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+164%

ABBEY HOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,589 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,886 to the NHS. This is 164% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
128

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,589
Total Quantity86,735
Total NHS Cost£1,886
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+164%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,589 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+164% 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.