Senna Prescribing at HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
887
Total Quantity
63.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+47.4%
HEDGE END MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 887 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,416 to the NHS. This is 47.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 887 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 63,130 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,416 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 887 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +47.4% 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.