Senna Prescribing at CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,086
Total Quantity
42.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+80.5%
CHIGWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,086 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,058 to the NHS. This is 80.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,086 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,773 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,058 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +80.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,086 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +80.5% 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.