Senna Prescribing at ALDERLEY EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,289
Total Quantity
55.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+114.2%
ALDERLEY EDGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,289 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,298 to the NHS. This is 114.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,289 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,519 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,298 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +114.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,289 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +114.2% 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.