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 Items | 1,396 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,636 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,410 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,396 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +132% 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.