Senna Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,336
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+122%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,336 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,223 to the NHS. This is 122% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,336 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,655 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,223 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +122% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,336 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +122% 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.