Senna Prescribing at SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,528
Total Quantity
86.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+153.9%
SWANLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,528 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,975 to the NHS. This is 153.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,745 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,975 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +153.9% 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.