Senna Prescribing at THE UPLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
505
Total Quantity
30.0K
NHS Cost
£668
vs National Avg
-16.1%
THE UPLANDS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 505 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £668 to the NHS. This is 16.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
50
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 505 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £668 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -16.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 505 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -16.1% 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.