Senna Prescribing at ST ALBANS SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,059
Total Quantity
28.2K
NHS Cost
£748
vs National Avg
+76%
ST ALBANS SURGERY prescribed 1,059 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £748 to the NHS. This is 76% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,183 |
| Total NHS Cost | £748 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +76% 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.