Senna Prescribing at THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
903
Total Quantity
52.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+50.1%
THE CAMBRIDGE PRACTICE prescribed 903 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,168 to the NHS. This is 50.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,692 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,168 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +50.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +50.1% 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.