Senna Prescribing at THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,282
Total Quantity
65.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+113%
THE ARMADA FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,282 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,478 to the NHS. This is 113% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,282 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,035 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,478 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,282 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +113% 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.