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 Items1,959
Total Quantity47,295
Total NHS Cost£1,209
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+225.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,959 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+225.5% 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.