Senna Prescribing at BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,070
Total Quantity
60.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+77.8%

BANCROFT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,070 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,427 to the NHS. This is 77.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
101

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,070
Total Quantity60,338
Total NHS Cost£1,427
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+77.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,070 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+77.8% 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.