Senna Prescribing at THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT.

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,038

Total Quantity

66.8K

NHS Cost

£1.5K

vs National Avg

+72.5%

THE ALDERGATE MED.PRACT. prescribed 1,038 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,526 to the NHS. This is 72.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

107

Jun 2026

111

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,038
Total Quantity	66,779
Total NHS Cost	£1,526
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+72.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,038 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+72.5% 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.