Senna Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,895
Total Quantity
64.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+214.9%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL PRACTICE. prescribed 1,895 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,522 to the NHS. This is 214.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
169
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
168
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,895 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,484 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,522 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +214.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,895 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +214.9% 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.