Senna Prescribing at ST. JOHNS GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
930
Total Quantity
55.6K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+54.5%
ST. JOHNS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 930 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,214 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
71
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 930 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,624 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,214 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +54.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 930 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +54.5% 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.