Senna Prescribing at HUMBER PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,284
Total Quantity
68.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+113.4%
HUMBER PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,284 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,704 to the NHS. This is 113.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,284 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,704 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,284 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +113.4% 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.