Senna Prescribing at BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,320
Total Quantity
70.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+119.3%
BETHESDA MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,320 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,770 to the NHS. This is 119.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,432 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,770 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +119.3% 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.