Senna Prescribing at PRIMARY CARE ADDITIONAL ACCESS

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

3,388

NHS Cost

£67

vs National Avg

-90.5%

PRIMARY CARE ADDITIONAL ACCESS prescribed 57 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £67 to the NHS. This is 90.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	57
Total Quantity	3,388
Total NHS Cost	£67
Presentations	1 different forms
vs National Average	-90.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	57 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	-90.5% 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.