Senna Prescribing at UNITY HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,324
Total Quantity
67.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+120%
UNITY HEALTHCARE prescribed 1,324 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,495 to the NHS. This is 120% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
98
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,864 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,495 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +120% 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.