Senna Prescribing at FRENCH WEIR HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,031
Total Quantity
60.9K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+71.3%
FRENCH WEIR HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,031 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,348 to the NHS. This is 71.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
104
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,031 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,946 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,348 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,031 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +71.3% 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.