Senna Prescribing at CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,117
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+85.6%
CANTERBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,117 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,268 to the NHS. This is 85.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,117 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,563 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,268 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,117 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +85.6% 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.