Senna Prescribing at BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,429
Total Quantity
65.9K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+137.5%
BIDFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,429 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,602 to the NHS. This is 137.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,429 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,902 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,602 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,429 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +137.5% 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.