Senna Prescribing at WHITEHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,075
Total Quantity
63.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+78.6%
WHITEHALL MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,075 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,511 to the NHS. This is 78.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,075 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,191 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,511 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +78.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,075 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +78.6% 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.