Senna Prescribing at FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
988
Total Quantity
56.0K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+64.2%
FORREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 988 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,278 to the NHS. This is 64.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,023 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,278 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +64.2% 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.