Senna Prescribing at GP DIRECT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,656
Total Quantity
72.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+175.2%
GP DIRECT prescribed 1,656 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,830 to the NHS. This is 175.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,656 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,601 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,830 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,656 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +175.2% 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.