Senna Prescribing at MITCHAM FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
236
Total Quantity
10.4K
NHS Cost
£297
vs National Avg
-60.8%

MITCHAM FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 236 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £297 to the NHS. This is 60.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16

Prescribing Details

Total Items236
Total Quantity10,363
Total NHS Cost£297
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-60.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice236 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference-60.8% 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.