Senna Prescribing at HIGHLANDS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,083
Total Quantity
67.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+80%
HIGHLANDS PRACTICE prescribed 1,083 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,580 to the NHS. This is 80% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,083 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,874 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,580 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,083 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +80% 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.