Senna Prescribing at FOREST HILL GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
838
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£528
vs National Avg
+39.3%
FOREST HILL GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 838 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £528 to the NHS. This is 39.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 838 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,097 |
| Total NHS Cost | £528 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +39.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 838 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +39.3% 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.