Senna Prescribing at PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,282

Total Quantity

57.4K

NHS Cost

£1.4K

vs National Avg

+113%

PRESTBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,282 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,426 to the NHS. This is 113% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026

127

Jul 2026

117

Jul 2026

119

Jul 2026

115

Jul 2026

107

Jul 2026

122

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,282
Total Quantity	57,422
Total NHS Cost	£1,426
Presentations	5 different forms
vs National Average	+113%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,282 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+113% 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.