Senna Prescribing at BAKERSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
318
Total Quantity
22.1K
NHS Cost
£490
vs National Avg
-47.2%
BAKERSFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 318 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £490 to the NHS. This is 47.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
26
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
23
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
29
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
35
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
32
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,074 |
| Total NHS Cost | £490 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -47.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -47.2% 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.