Senna Prescribing at MD FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
352
Total Quantity
17.7K
NHS Cost
£399
vs National Avg
-41.5%
MD FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 352 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £399 to the NHS. This is 41.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
31
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 352 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £399 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -41.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 352 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -41.5% 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.