Senna Prescribing at IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,194
Total Quantity
94.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+98.4%
IRWELL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,194 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,122 to the NHS. This is 98.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,194 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,681 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,122 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +98.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,194 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +98.4% 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.