Senna Prescribing at APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
381
Total Quantity
23.5K
NHS Cost
£532
vs National Avg
-36.7%
APPLETREE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 381 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £532 to the NHS. This is 36.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 381 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,458 |
| Total NHS Cost | £532 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 381 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -36.7% 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.