Senna Prescribing at COASTAL VILLAGES PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,145
Total Quantity
63.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+90.3%

COASTAL VILLAGES PRACTICE prescribed 1,145 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,423 to the NHS. This is 90.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,145
Total Quantity63,341
Total NHS Cost£1,423
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+90.3%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,145 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+90.3% vs national average
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.