Senna Prescribing at HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,297
Total Quantity
36.5K
NHS Cost
£907
vs National Avg
+115.5%
HIGHGATE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,297 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £907 to the NHS. This is 115.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,297 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,527 |
| Total NHS Cost | £907 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,297 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +115.5% 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.