Senna Prescribing at THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,055
Total Quantity
62.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+75.3%
THE HERON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,055 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,380 to the NHS. This is 75.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,055 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,085 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,380 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,055 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +75.3% 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.