Senna Prescribing at ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,986
Total Quantity
76.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+230%
ST. ALBANS MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,986 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,760 to the NHS. This is 230% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
188
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,986 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,760 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +230% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,986 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +230% 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.