Senna Prescribing at SHIRES HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,878
Total Quantity
89.0K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+212.1%
SHIRES HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,878 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,076 to the NHS. This is 212.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
135
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,878 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,005 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,076 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +212.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,878 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +212.1% 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.