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 Items1,147
Total Quantity76,565
Total NHS Cost£1,813
Presentations5 different forms
vs National Average+90.6%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,147 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+90.6% 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.