Senna Prescribing at DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£759
vs National Avg
+41.2%
DOWNS WAY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 850 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £759 to the NHS. This is 41.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,828 |
| Total NHS Cost | £759 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +41.2% 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.