Senna Prescribing at BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,654
Total Quantity
69.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+174.8%
BURLEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,654 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,640 to the NHS. This is 174.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
148
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,654 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,640 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +174.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,654 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +174.8% 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.