Senna Prescribing at NORTH MANCHESTER CARE HOME PILOT

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
82
Total Quantity
3,821
NHS Cost
£85
vs National Avg
-86.4%

NORTH MANCHESTER CARE HOME PILOT prescribed 82 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £85 to the NHS. This is 86.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
10
Jul 2026
7

Prescribing Details

Total Items82
Total Quantity3,821
Total NHS Cost£85
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-86.4%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice82 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference-86.4% 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.