Senna Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,819
Total Quantity
70.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+202.3%
THE LIGHTHOUSE GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,819 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,684 to the NHS. This is 202.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
143
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
142
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,819 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,768 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,684 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,819 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +202.3% 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.