Senna Prescribing at BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,402
Total Quantity
69.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+133%
BLACKHALL AND PETERLEE PRACTICE prescribed 1,402 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,551 to the NHS. This is 133% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
116
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,402 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,087 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,551 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +133% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,402 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +133% 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.