Senna Prescribing at SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,589
Total Quantity
80.8K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+164%
SALISBURY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,589 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,809 to the NHS. This is 164% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,589 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 80,783 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,809 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +164% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,589 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +164% 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.