Senna Prescribing at BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,044
Total Quantity
31.5K
NHS Cost
£746
vs National Avg
+73.5%
BIRSTALL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,044 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £746 to the NHS. This is 73.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,044 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £746 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,044 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +73.5% 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.