Senna Prescribing at ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,207
Total Quantity
63.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+100.6%

ASHFIELDS PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,207 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,452 to the NHS. This is 100.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
112

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,207
Total Quantity63,007
Total NHS Cost£1,452
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+100.6%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,207 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+100.6% vs national average
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.