Senna Prescribing at THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,585
Total Quantity
58.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+163.4%
THE STEPHENSON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,585 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,426 to the NHS. This is 163.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,585 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,334 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,426 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +163.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,585 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +163.4% 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.