Senna Prescribing at THE GREEN WOOD PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,778
Total Quantity
46.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+195.5%

THE GREEN WOOD PRACTICE prescribed 1,778 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,155 to the NHS. This is 195.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
295
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
155

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,778
Total Quantity46,007
Total NHS Cost£1,155
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+195.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,778 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+195.5% 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.