Senna Prescribing at GPS HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
4,280
Total Quantity
251.1K
NHS Cost
£5.6K
vs National Avg
+611.2%
GPS HEALTHCARE prescribed 4,280 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £5,580 to the NHS. This is 611.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
366
Jul 2026
335
Jul 2026
351
Jul 2026
338
Jul 2026
310
Jul 2026
397
Jul 2026
340
Jul 2026
391
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
362
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
363
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 251,132 |
| Total NHS Cost | £5,580 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +611.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +611.2% 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.