Senna Prescribing at DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
442
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£548
vs National Avg
-26.6%
DOWNLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 442 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £548 to the NHS. This is 26.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
37
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,569 |
| Total NHS Cost | £548 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -26.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -26.6% 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.