Senna Prescribing at HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
876
Total Quantity
64.4K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+45.6%
HANDSWORTH WOOD MED.CTR. prescribed 876 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,576 to the NHS. This is 45.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
96
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 876 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,378 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,576 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 876 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +45.6% 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.