Senna Prescribing at CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,686
Total Quantity
90.5K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+180.2%
CLACTON COMMUNITY PRACTICES prescribed 1,686 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,038 to the NHS. This is 180.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,686 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,496 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,038 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +180.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,686 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +180.2% 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.