Senna Prescribing at NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,764
Total Quantity
68.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+193.1%
NEWBURY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,764 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,586 to the NHS. This is 193.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,764 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,043 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,586 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +193.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,764 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +193.1% 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.