Senna Prescribing at GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,899
Total Quantity
90.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+215.6%
GARFORTH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,899 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,091 to the NHS. This is 215.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
182
Jun 2026
183
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
166
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
151
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
153
Jun 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,899 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 90,664 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,091 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +215.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,899 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +215.6% 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.