Senna Prescribing at MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,189
Total Quantity
54.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+97.6%
MERE LANE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,189 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,251 to the NHS. This is 97.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,189 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,057 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,251 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,189 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +97.6% 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.