Senna Prescribing at BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,309
Total Quantity
84.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+117.5%
BOLTON COMMUNITY PRACTICE prescribed 1,309 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,948 to the NHS. This is 117.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,309 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,679 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,948 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,309 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +117.5% 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.