Senna Prescribing at SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,055
Total Quantity
60.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+75.3%

SHERINGHAM MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,055 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,344 to the NHS. This is 75.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
75

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,055
Total Quantity60,127
Total NHS Cost£1,344
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+75.3%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,055 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+75.3% 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.