Senna Prescribing at THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,774
Total Quantity
59.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+194.8%

THE POPLARS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,774 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,475 to the NHS. This is 194.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
169
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
140

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,774
Total Quantity59,631
Total NHS Cost£1,475
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+194.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,774 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+194.8% 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.