Senna Prescribing at GOSBERTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,774
Total Quantity
41.5K
NHS Cost
£961
vs National Avg
+194.8%
GOSBERTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,774 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £961 to the NHS. This is 194.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
240
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,774 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £961 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +194.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,774 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +194.8% 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.