Senna Prescribing at WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
810
Total Quantity
42.6K
NHS Cost
£960
vs National Avg
+34.6%
WHITBY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 810 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £960 to the NHS. This is 34.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,642 |
| Total NHS Cost | £960 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +34.6% 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.