Senna Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
873
Total Quantity
42.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+45.1%
ORCHARD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 873 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,115 to the NHS. This is 45.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 873 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,115 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 873 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +45.1% 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.