Senna Prescribing at LITHERLAND PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
914
Total Quantity
54.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+51.9%
LITHERLAND PRACTICE prescribed 914 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,303 to the NHS. This is 51.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 914 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,303 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +51.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 914 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +51.9% 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.