Senna Prescribing at THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
953
Total Quantity
40.6K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+58.4%
THE NIGHTINGALE PRACTICE prescribed 953 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,021 to the NHS. This is 58.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 953 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,558 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,021 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +58.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 953 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +58.4% 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.