Senna Prescribing at FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
876
Total Quantity
50.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+45.6%
FOUNTAIN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 876 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,135 to the NHS. This is 45.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,154 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,135 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +45.6% 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.