Senna Prescribing at HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,412
Total Quantity
51.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+134.6%
HANDSWORTH MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,412 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,252 to the NHS. This is 134.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
133
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,412 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,332 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,252 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,412 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +134.6% 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.