Senna Prescribing at WHITEWATER HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
887
Total Quantity
43.8K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
WHITEWATER HEALTH prescribed 887 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,036 to the NHS. This is 47.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 887 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,036 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 887 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.