Senna Prescribing at SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,863
Total Quantity
73.4K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+209.6%
SOUTH LEICESTERSHIRE MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,863 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,909 to the NHS. This is 209.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,863 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,445 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,909 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,863 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +209.6% 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.