Senna Prescribing at BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,419
Total Quantity
51.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+135.8%
BIRLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,419 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,229 to the NHS. This is 135.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,419 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,226 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,229 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,419 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +135.8% 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.