Senna Prescribing at FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,774
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+194.8%
FIRSWAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,774 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,618 to the NHS. This is 194.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
140
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,583 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,618 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +194.8% 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.