Senna Prescribing at ELMWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
280
Total Quantity
16.5K
NHS Cost
£364
vs National Avg
-53.5%
ELMWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 280 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £364 to the NHS. This is 53.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
24
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 280 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,514 |
| Total NHS Cost | £364 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -53.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 280 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -53.5% 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.