Senna Prescribing at THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

930

Total Quantity

43.5K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+54.5%

THE FOREST EDGE PRACTICE prescribed 930 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,108 to the NHS. This is 54.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	930
Total Quantity	43,545
Total NHS Cost	£1,108
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+54.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	930 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+54.5% 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.