Senna Prescribing at THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,728
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+187.1%

THE NORTHOLME PRACTICE prescribed 1,728 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,176 to the NHS. This is 187.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
143

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,728
Total Quantity48,278
Total NHS Cost£1,176
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+187.1%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,728 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+187.1% vs national average
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.