Senna Prescribing at NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
16.6K
NHS Cost
£372
vs National Avg
-44.7%
NORTH PRESTON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 333 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £372 to the NHS. This is 44.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
32
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £372 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -44.7% 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.