Senna Prescribing at THE WATERLOO PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,959
Total Quantity
47.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+225.5%
THE WATERLOO PRACTICE prescribed 1,959 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,209 to the NHS. This is 225.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
174
Jun 2026
199
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
162
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
146
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,959 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,295 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,209 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +225.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,959 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +225.5% 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.