Senna Prescribing at HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
739
Total Quantity
55.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+22.8%
HELLESDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 739 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,182 to the NHS. This is 22.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 739 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,989 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,182 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 739 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +22.8% 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.