Senna Prescribing at THE SWAN PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,396
Total Quantity
63.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+132%

THE SWAN PRACTICE prescribed 1,396 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,410 to the NHS. This is 132% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
119

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,396
Total Quantity63,636
Total NHS Cost£1,410
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+132%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,396 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+132% 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.