Senna Prescribing at THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,070
Total Quantity
56.1K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+77.8%
THE SIDINGS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,070 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,269 to the NHS. This is 77.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
93
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,107 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,269 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +77.8% 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.