Senna Prescribing at THE ELMS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,147
Total Quantity
76.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+90.6%
THE ELMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,147 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,813 to the NHS. This is 90.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,147 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,565 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,813 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +90.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,147 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +90.6% 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.