Senna Prescribing at BURNHAM HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,108
Total Quantity
59.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+84.1%
BURNHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,108 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,292 to the NHS. This is 84.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,108 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,536 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,292 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +84.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,108 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +84.1% 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.