Senna Prescribing at SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
647
Total Quantity
47.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+7.5%
SWANAGE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 647 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,069 to the NHS. This is 7.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 647 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,536 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,069 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +7.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 647 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +7.5% 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.