Senna Prescribing at DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,331
Total Quantity
53.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+121.2%
DIDSBURY MEDICAL CENTRE - DR WHITAKER prescribed 1,331 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,224 to the NHS. This is 121.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
112
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,331 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,871 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,224 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +121.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,331 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +121.2% 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.