Senna Prescribing at MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,712
Total Quantity
87.1K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+184.5%
MYRTLE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,712 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,024 to the NHS. This is 184.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
128
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,712 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,106 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,024 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,712 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +184.5% 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.