Senna Prescribing at HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
940
Total Quantity
38.3K
NHS Cost
£874
vs National Avg
+56.2%
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 940 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £874 to the NHS. This is 56.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 940 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,338 |
| Total NHS Cost | £874 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 940 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +56.2% 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.