Senna Prescribing at FROME MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,555
Total Quantity
72.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+158.4%
FROME MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,555 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,666 to the NHS. This is 158.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
142
Jun 2026
150
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
144
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,555 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,571 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,666 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +158.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,555 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +158.4% 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.