Senna Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
896
Total Quantity
58.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+48.9%
ST. MARGARETS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 896 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,288 to the NHS. This is 48.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
65
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 896 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,288 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +48.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 896 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +48.9% 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.