Senna Prescribing at SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
494
Total Quantity
25.6K
NHS Cost
£569
vs National Avg
-17.9%
SHAKESPEARE ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 494 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £569 to the NHS. This is 17.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 494 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,583 |
| Total NHS Cost | £569 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -17.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 494 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -17.9% 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.