Senna Prescribing at HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
238
Total Quantity
10.7K
NHS Cost
£256
vs National Avg
-60.5%

HEDINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 238 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £256 to the NHS. This is 60.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
26

Prescribing Details

Total Items238
Total Quantity10,668
Total NHS Cost£256
Presentations1 different forms
vs National Average-60.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice238 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference-60.5% vs national average
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.