Senna Prescribing at PORTCHESTER PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,053
Total Quantity
45.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+75%
PORTCHESTER PRACTICE prescribed 1,053 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,051 to the NHS. This is 75% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,053 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,062 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,051 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,053 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +75% 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.