Senna Prescribing at BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,950
Total Quantity
89.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+390.2%
BENCHILL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,950 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,136 to the NHS. This is 390.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
265
Jun 2026
295
Jun 2026
254
Jun 2026
248
Jun 2026
275
Jun 2026
230
Jun 2026
259
Jun 2026
212
Jun 2026
205
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
220
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,950 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,736 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,136 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +390.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,950 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +390.2% 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.