Senna Prescribing at MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,917
Total Quantity
100.5K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+218.5%
MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE GROUP prescribed 1,917 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,268 to the NHS. This is 218.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 100,525 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,268 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +218.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +218.5% 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.