Senna Prescribing at BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
18.6K
NHS Cost
£512
vs National Avg
-20.7%
BILSTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 477 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £512 to the NHS. This is 20.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,585 |
| Total NHS Cost | £512 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -20.7% 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.