Senna Prescribing at BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,732
Total Quantity
102.2K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+354%
BIRTLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,732 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,376 to the NHS. This is 354% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
235
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
266
Jul 2026
236
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,732 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,206 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,376 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +354% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,732 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +354% 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.