Senna Prescribing at THE HIGH STREET PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
685
Total Quantity
25.9K
NHS Cost
£584
vs National Avg
+13.8%
THE HIGH STREET PRACTICE prescribed 685 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £584 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 25,851 |
| Total NHS Cost | £584 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +13.8% 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.