Senna Prescribing at FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
3,287
Total Quantity
163.7K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+446.2%

FOUNTAINS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,287 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,891 to the NHS. This is 446.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
248
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
280
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
275
Jul 2026
261
Jul 2026
293
Jul 2026
284
Jul 2026
258
Jul 2026
296
Jul 2026
262

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,287
Total Quantity163,702
Total NHS Cost£3,891
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+446.2%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,287 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+446.2% vs national average
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.