Senna Prescribing at GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
660
Total Quantity
35.3K
NHS Cost
£787
vs National Avg
+9.7%
GATEWAY PRIMARY CARE prescribed 660 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £787 to the NHS. This is 9.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 660 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £787 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 660 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +9.7% 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.