Senna Prescribing at WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,401
Total Quantity
34.6K
NHS Cost
£861
vs National Avg
+132.8%
WHINFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,401 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £861 to the NHS. This is 132.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,401 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,558 |
| Total NHS Cost | £861 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +132.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,401 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +132.8% 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.