Senna Prescribing at PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
6,668
Total Quantity
286.5K
NHS Cost
£6.7K
vs National Avg
+1008%
PORTSDOWN GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 6,668 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,686 to the NHS. This is 1008% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
448
Jun 2026
521
Jun 2026
633
Jun 2026
501
Jun 2026
529
Jun 2026
580
Jun 2026
596
Jun 2026
603
Jun 2026
620
Jun 2026
544
Jun 2026
558
Jun 2026
535
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 6,668 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 286,461 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,686 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +1008% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 6,668 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +1008% 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.