Senna Prescribing at THE FOREST PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
477
Total Quantity
15.9K
NHS Cost
£502
vs National Avg
-20.7%
THE FOREST PRACTICE prescribed 477 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £502 to the NHS. This is 20.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
42
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
31
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 15,923 |
| Total NHS Cost | £502 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -20.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -20.7% 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.