Senna Prescribing at AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,095
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+82%
AL-SHAFA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,095 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,249 to the NHS. This is 82% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
90
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,095 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,249 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,095 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +82% 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.