Senna Prescribing at ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
979
Total Quantity
42.5K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+62.7%
ASHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 979 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,005 to the NHS. This is 62.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 979 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,506 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,005 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 979 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +62.7% 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.