Senna Prescribing at HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
350
Total Quantity
19.2K
NHS Cost
£448
vs National Avg
-41.8%
HEDNESFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 350 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £448 to the NHS. This is 41.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 350 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,180 |
| Total NHS Cost | £448 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 350 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -41.8% 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.