Senna Prescribing at LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,077
Total Quantity
36.7K
NHS Cost
£887
vs National Avg
+79%

LOWER CLAPTON GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,077 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £887 to the NHS. This is 79% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
99

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,077
Total Quantity36,712
Total NHS Cost£887
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+79%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,077 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+79% vs national average
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.