Senna Prescribing at ST MARY'S SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,666
Total Quantity
71.5K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+176.8%
ST MARY'S SURGERY prescribed 1,666 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,699 to the NHS. This is 176.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
137
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,453 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,699 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +176.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +176.8% 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.