Senna Prescribing at NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,160
Total Quantity
48.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+92.8%
NEW FOREST MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,160 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,172 to the NHS. This is 92.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,160 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,938 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,172 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,160 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +92.8% 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.