Senna Prescribing at SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,900
Total Quantity
292.6K
NHS Cost
£6.6K
vs National Avg
+548.1%
SUTTON COLDFIELD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 3,900 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £6,614 to the NHS. This is 548.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
343
Jun 2026
303
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
337
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
369
Jun 2026
266
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
360
Jun 2026
316
Jun 2026
326
Jun 2026
320
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,900 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 292,592 |
| Total NHS Cost | £6,614 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +548.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,900 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +548.1% 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.