Senna Prescribing at ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

960

Total Quantity

47.4K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+59.5%

ELTHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 960 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,128 to the NHS. This is 59.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	960
Total Quantity	47,410
Total NHS Cost	£1,128
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+59.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	960 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+59.5% 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.