Senna Prescribing at THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,221
Total Quantity
65.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+102.9%
THE SPEEDWELL PRACTICE prescribed 1,221 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,530 to the NHS. This is 102.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,221 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,275 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,530 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +102.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,221 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +102.9% 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.