Senna Prescribing at ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,572
Total Quantity
91.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+327.4%
ST AUGUSTINE'S MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 2,572 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,248 to the NHS. This is 327.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
223
Jun 2026
201
Jun 2026
247
Jun 2026
226
Jun 2026
194
Jun 2026
177
Jun 2026
207
Jun 2026
227
Jun 2026
257
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
215
Jun 2026
216
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,572 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 91,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,248 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +327.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,572 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +327.4% 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.