Senna Prescribing at COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,460
Total Quantity
73.4K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+142.6%
COLCHESTER MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,460 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,677 to the NHS. This is 142.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
122
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,414 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,677 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +142.6% 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.