Senna Prescribing at BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,010
Total Quantity
42.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+67.8%

BARLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,010 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,011 to the NHS. This is 67.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
77

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,010
Total Quantity42,915
Total NHS Cost£1,011
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+67.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,010 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+67.8% 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.