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 Items1,673
Total Quantity70,581
Total NHS Cost£1,729
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+178%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,673 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+178% 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.