Senna Prescribing at BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,522
Total Quantity
61.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+152.9%
BUXTED MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,522 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,447 to the NHS. This is 152.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
149
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
124
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,522 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,911 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,447 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +152.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,522 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +152.9% 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.