Senna Prescribing at UNITY HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
385
Total Quantity
18.9K
NHS Cost
£538
vs National Avg
-36%
UNITY HEALTH prescribed 385 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £538 to the NHS. This is 36% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
30
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
27
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 385 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,866 |
| Total NHS Cost | £538 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -36% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 385 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -36% 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.