Senna Prescribing at THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
941
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+56.4%
THE ALEXANDRA PRACTICE prescribed 941 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,292 to the NHS. This is 56.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 941 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,757 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,292 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 941 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +56.4% 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.