Senna Prescribing at THE WILLOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,673
Total Quantity
70.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+178%
THE WILLOWS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,673 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,729 to the NHS. This is 178% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
161
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
158
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,673 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,729 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,673 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +178% 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.