Senna Prescribing at THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,140
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+89.4%
THE LIGHTHOUSE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,140 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,213 to the NHS. This is 89.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,140 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,870 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,213 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +89.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,140 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +89.4% 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.