Senna Prescribing at QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,306
Total Quantity
71.1K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+117%
QHS GP CARE HOME SERVICE prescribed 1,306 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,563 to the NHS. This is 117% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,306 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,134 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,563 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +117% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,306 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +117% 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.