Senna Prescribing at THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,068
Total Quantity
57.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+77.5%

THE DERBY ROAD PRACTICE prescribed 1,068 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,341 to the NHS. This is 77.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
79

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,068
Total Quantity56,994
Total NHS Cost£1,341
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+77.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,068 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+77.5% vs national average
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.