Senna Prescribing at DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,033
Total Quantity
64.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+71.7%

DORDON & POLESWORTH GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,033 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,426 to the NHS. This is 71.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
85

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,033
Total Quantity64,021
Total NHS Cost£1,426
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+71.7%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,033 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+71.7% 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.