Senna Prescribing at HT PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
850
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+41.2%
HT PRACTICE prescribed 850 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,096 to the NHS. This is 41.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 850 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,096 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +41.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 850 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +41.2% 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.