Senna Prescribing at THE NILE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
333
Total Quantity
45.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
-44.7%
THE NILE PRACTICE prescribed 333 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,068 to the NHS. This is 44.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
33
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 333 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,560 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,068 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 333 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -44.7% 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.