Senna Prescribing at DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
373
Total Quantity
18.1K
NHS Cost
£407
vs National Avg
-38%

DASHWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 373 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £407 to the NHS. This is 38% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
35

Prescribing Details

Total Items373
Total Quantity18,055
Total NHS Cost£407
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-38%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice373 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference-38% 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.