Senna Prescribing at CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,605
Total Quantity
80.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+166.7%
CHORLTON FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,605 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,863 to the NHS. This is 166.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,605 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,218 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,863 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +166.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,605 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +166.7% 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.