Senna Prescribing at ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
981
Total Quantity
43.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+63%
ALCHESTER MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 981 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,123 to the NHS. This is 63% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 981 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,348 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,123 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +63% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 981 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +63% 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.