Senna Prescribing at THE HERON PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
901
Total Quantity
62.8K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+49.7%
THE HERON PRACTICE prescribed 901 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,364 to the NHS. This is 49.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 901 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,758 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,364 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +49.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 901 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +49.7% 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.