Senna Prescribing at GILDERSOME HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
530
Total Quantity
23.1K
NHS Cost
£579
vs National Avg
-11.9%
GILDERSOME HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 530 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £579 to the NHS. This is 11.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 530 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,090 |
| Total NHS Cost | £579 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -11.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 530 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -11.9% 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.