Senna Prescribing at THE POTTERIES
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,073
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+78.3%
THE POTTERIES prescribed 1,073 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,158 to the NHS. This is 78.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,073 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,686 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,158 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,073 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +78.3% 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.