Senna Prescribing at THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
923
Total Quantity
40.1K
NHS Cost
£960
vs National Avg
+53.4%
THE HICKS GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 923 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £960 to the NHS. This is 53.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 923 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £960 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 923 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +53.4% 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.