Senna Prescribing at HAWKINGE AND ELHAM

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
746
Total Quantity
38.7K
NHS Cost
£872
vs National Avg
+24%

HAWKINGE AND ELHAM prescribed 746 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £872 to the NHS. This is 24% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
52

Prescribing Details

Total Items746
Total Quantity38,694
Total NHS Cost£872
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+24%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice746 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+24% 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.