Senna Prescribing at AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,059
Total Quantity
61.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+76%
AINSDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,059 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,438 to the NHS. This is 76% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
108
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,059 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,529 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,438 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,059 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +76% 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.