Senna Prescribing at CHEETHAM HILL MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,604
Total Quantity
73.8K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+166.5%

CHEETHAM HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,604 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,863 to the NHS. This is 166.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
163
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
149

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,604
Total Quantity73,786
Total NHS Cost£1,863
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+166.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,604 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+166.5% vs national average
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.