Senna Prescribing at BRIDGEMARY MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,551
Total Quantity
42.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+157.7%

BRIDGEMARY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,551 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,073 to the NHS. This is 157.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
136

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,551
Total Quantity42,859
Total NHS Cost£1,073
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average+157.7%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,551 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+157.7% vs national average
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.