Senna Prescribing at ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,178
Total Quantity
52.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+95.7%

ST. MARGARETS PRACTICE prescribed 1,178 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,257 to the NHS. This is 95.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
118

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,178
Total Quantity52,518
Total NHS Cost£1,257
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+95.7%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,178 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+95.7% vs national average
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.