Senna Prescribing at GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,368
Total Quantity
63.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+127.3%
GORTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,368 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,496 to the NHS. This is 127.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
129
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,368 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,207 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,496 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +127.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,368 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +127.3% 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.