Senna Prescribing at HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
453
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£560
vs National Avg
-24.7%
HERSCHEL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 453 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £560 to the NHS. This is 24.7% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £560 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -24.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -24.7% 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.