Senna Prescribing at AMPTHILL & REGENTS PARK PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,288
Total Quantity
79.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+114%

AMPTHILL & REGENTS PARK PRACTICE prescribed 1,288 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,743 to the NHS. This is 114% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
104

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,288
Total Quantity79,490
Total NHS Cost£1,743
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+114%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,288 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+114% 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.