Senna Prescribing at POPLARS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,394
Total Quantity
196.0K
NHS Cost
£4.4K
vs National Avg
+464%
POPLARS SURGERY prescribed 3,394 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,431 to the NHS. This is 464% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
280
Jun 2026
301
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
263
Jun 2026
210
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
334
Jun 2026
282
Jun 2026
269
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,394 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 195,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,431 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +464% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,394 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +464% 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.