Senna Prescribing at DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,148
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+90.8%
DR CJ SHIMMINS & PARTNERS prescribed 1,148 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,167 to the NHS. This is 90.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
100
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,148 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,272 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,167 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,148 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +90.8% 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.