Senna Prescribing at CHINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,116
Total Quantity
56.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+85.4%
CHINGFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,116 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,391 to the NHS. This is 85.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,116 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,527 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,391 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,116 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +85.4% 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.