Senna Prescribing at EAST CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,440
Total Quantity
48.9K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+139.3%
EAST CROYDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,440 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,165 to the NHS. This is 139.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
149
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,440 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,901 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,165 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,440 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +139.3% 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.