Senna Prescribing at ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,750
Total Quantity
95.4K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+190.8%
ALVASTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,750 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,219 to the NHS. This is 190.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
179
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,750 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,388 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,219 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +190.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,750 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +190.8% 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.