Senna Prescribing at HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,182
Total Quantity
105.3K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+262.6%
HEREFORD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,182 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,385 to the NHS. This is 262.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
203
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
184
Jul 2026
175
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,182 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 105,286 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,385 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +262.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,182 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +262.6% 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.