Senna Prescribing at DICKENSON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,437
Total Quantity
77.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+138.8%
DICKENSON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,437 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,086 to the NHS. This is 138.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
131
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,437 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,638 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,086 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +138.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,437 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +138.8% 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.