Senna Prescribing at BINSCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,038
Total Quantity
53.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+72.5%
BINSCOMBE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,038 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,203 to the NHS. This is 72.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,038 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,203 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +72.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,038 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +72.5% 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.