Senna Prescribing at CORNISHWAY GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,667
Total Quantity
47.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+177%

CORNISHWAY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,667 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,158 to the NHS. This is 177% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
130

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,667
Total Quantity47,945
Total NHS Cost£1,158
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+177%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,667 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+177% 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.