Senna Prescribing at FOREST MEDICAL
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,484
Total Quantity
69.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+146.6%
FOREST MEDICAL prescribed 1,484 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,630 to the NHS. This is 146.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
127
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,484 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,403 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,630 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,484 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +146.6% 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.