Senna Prescribing at SCARBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,080
Total Quantity
59.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+79.5%
SCARBOROUGH MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,080 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,398 to the NHS. This is 79.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,080 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,252 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,398 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +79.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,080 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +79.5% 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.