Senna Prescribing at DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
434
Total Quantity
12.8K
NHS Cost
£306
vs National Avg
-27.9%
DESFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 434 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £306 to the NHS. This is 27.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
39
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
24
Jun 2026
43
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
34
Jun 2026
28
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 434 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £306 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -27.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 434 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -27.9% 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.