Senna Prescribing at ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,711
Total Quantity
80.0K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+184.3%
ST ANDREW'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,711 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,954 to the NHS. This is 184.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,711 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,990 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,954 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +184.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,711 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +184.3% vs national average |
Explore More
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.