Senna Prescribing at THE THORPE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,531
Total Quantity
82.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+154.4%
THE THORPE PRACTICE prescribed 1,531 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,013 to the NHS. This is 154.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
118
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,531 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,013 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +154.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,531 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +154.4% 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.