Senna Prescribing at DOLPHINS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,530
Total Quantity
73.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+154.2%
DOLPHINS PRACTICE prescribed 1,530 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,709 to the NHS. This is 154.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,125 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,709 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +154.2% 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.