Senna Prescribing at THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,379
Total Quantity
89.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+129.1%
THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP prescribed 1,379 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,933 to the NHS. This is 129.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,379 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 89,080 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,933 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +129.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,379 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +129.1% 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.