Senna Prescribing at FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
970
Total Quantity
60.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+61.2%
FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 970 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,393 to the NHS. This is 61.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
73
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 970 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,393 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +61.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 970 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +61.2% 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.