Senna Prescribing at BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
109
Total Quantity
5,186
NHS Cost
£117
vs National Avg
-81.9%
BUCKFASTLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 109 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £117 to the NHS. This is 81.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
9
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 109 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,186 |
| Total NHS Cost | £117 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -81.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 109 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -81.9% 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.