Senna Prescribing at KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,673
Total Quantity
78.8K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+178%
KING'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,673 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,284 to the NHS. This is 178% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,762 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,284 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +178% 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.