Senna Prescribing at SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
969
Total Quantity
62.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+61%
SMA MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 969 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,494 to the NHS. This is 61% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 969 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,494 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 969 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +61% 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.