Senna Prescribing at STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,752
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+191.1%
STEEL CITY GENERAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,752 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,586 to the NHS. This is 191.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
151
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,752 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,922 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,586 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +191.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,752 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +191.1% 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.