Senna Prescribing at OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
780
Total Quantity
35.7K
NHS Cost
£859
vs National Avg
+29.6%
OLD COULSDON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 780 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £859 to the NHS. This is 29.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
56
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 780 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,706 |
| Total NHS Cost | £859 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 780 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +29.6% 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.