Senna Prescribing at HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
877
Total Quantity
36.7K
NHS Cost
£830
vs National Avg
+45.7%
HIGHVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 877 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £830 to the NHS. This is 45.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 877 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,687 |
| Total NHS Cost | £830 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +45.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 877 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +45.7% 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.