Senna Prescribing at DERWENT PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,048
Total Quantity
44.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+74.1%
DERWENT PRACTICE prescribed 1,048 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,157 to the NHS. This is 74.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,048 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,654 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,157 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,048 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +74.1% 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.