Senna Prescribing at WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,657
Total Quantity
102.0K
NHS Cost
£2.4K
vs National Avg
+175.3%
WHITSTABLE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,657 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,388 to the NHS. This is 175.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
154
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 102,010 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,388 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +175.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +175.3% 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.