Senna Prescribing at GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,614
Total Quantity
85.9K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+168.2%
GARSTANG MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,614 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,096 to the NHS. This is 168.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,614 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 85,926 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,096 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +168.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,614 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +168.2% 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.