Senna Prescribing at GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,008
Total Quantity
42.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+67.5%

GIFFORDS PRIMARY CARE CTR prescribed 1,008 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,024 to the NHS. This is 67.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
99

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,008
Total Quantity42,911
Total NHS Cost£1,024
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+67.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,008 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+67.5% vs national average
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.