Senna Prescribing at OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,033
Total Quantity
54.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+71.7%
OAKHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,033 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,194 to the NHS. This is 71.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,033 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,260 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,194 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,033 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +71.7% 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.