Senna Prescribing at BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
878
Total Quantity
34.3K
NHS Cost
£875
vs National Avg
+45.9%
BARKING MEDICAL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 878 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £875 to the NHS. This is 45.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,305 |
| Total NHS Cost | £875 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +45.9% 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.