Senna Prescribing at THE GOOD PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

921

Total Quantity

32.9K

NHS Cost

£800

vs National Avg

+53%

THE GOOD PRACTICE prescribed 921 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £800 to the NHS. This is 53% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	921
Total Quantity	32,861
Total NHS Cost	£800
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+53%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	921 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+53% 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.