Senna Prescribing at NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,601
Total Quantity
61.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+166%

NEEDHAM MARKET COUNTRY PRACTICE prescribed 1,601 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,409 to the NHS. This is 166% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
141

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,601
Total Quantity61,066
Total NHS Cost£1,409
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+166%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,601 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+166% 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.