Senna Prescribing at NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,460
Total Quantity
79.7K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+308.8%
NORTH SWINDON PRACTICE prescribed 2,460 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,938 to the NHS. This is 308.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
200
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
214
Jun 2026
216
Jun 2026
208
Jun 2026
232
Jun 2026
283
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
191
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
181
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,460 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,668 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,938 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +308.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,460 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +308.8% 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.