Senna Prescribing at CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,225

Total Quantity

57.8K

NHS Cost

£1.3K

vs National Avg

+103.6%

CHEAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,225 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,339 to the NHS. This is 103.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

117

Jun 2026

103

Jun 2026

119

Jun 2026

111

Jun 2026

102

Jun 2026

107

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,225
Total Quantity	57,780
Total NHS Cost	£1,339
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	+103.6%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,225 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+103.6% 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.