Senna Prescribing at IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,002

Total Quantity

47.1K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+66.5%

IDLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,002 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,133 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

100

Jun 2026

111

Jun 2026

105

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,002
Total Quantity	47,138
Total NHS Cost	£1,133
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+66.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,002 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+66.5% 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.