Senna Prescribing at PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
810
Total Quantity
66.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+34.6%
PORTISHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 810 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,466 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
73
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 66,492 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,466 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +34.6% 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.