Senna Prescribing at DARWEN HEALTHLINK
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
825
Total Quantity
43.6K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+37.1%
DARWEN HEALTHLINK prescribed 825 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,019 to the NHS. This is 37.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 825 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,579 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,019 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +37.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 825 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +37.1% 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.