Senna Prescribing at CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,006
Total Quantity
51.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+67.2%
CENTRAL GATESHEAD MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 1,006 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,174 to the NHS. This is 67.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
97
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,006 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,174 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,006 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +67.2% 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.