Senna Prescribing at WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,009
Total Quantity
60.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+67.7%
WHITBY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,009 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,347 to the NHS. This is 67.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,009 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,347 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,009 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +67.7% 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.