Senna Prescribing at ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,020
Total Quantity
51.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+69.5%
ST AUSTELL HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,020 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,302 to the NHS. This is 69.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,020 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,374 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,302 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,020 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +69.5% 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.