Senna Prescribing at ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,996
Total Quantity
82.5K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+231.7%

ROYAL PRIMARY CARE CHESTERFIELD prescribed 1,996 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,914 to the NHS. This is 231.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
166
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
175

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,996
Total Quantity82,476
Total NHS Cost£1,914
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+231.7%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,996 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+231.7% vs national average
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.