Senna Prescribing at JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,229
Total Quantity
80.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+104.2%
JAMES ALEXANDER FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,229 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,789 to the NHS. This is 104.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
109
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,229 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,421 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,789 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +104.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,229 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +104.2% 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.