Senna Prescribing at HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,243
Total Quantity
60.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+106.6%
HANDFORTH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,243 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,373 to the NHS. This is 106.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,243 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,113 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,373 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +106.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,243 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +106.6% 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.