Senna Prescribing at JOHN SMITH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
338
Total Quantity
16.7K
NHS Cost
£386
vs National Avg
-43.8%
JOHN SMITH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 338 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £386 to the NHS. This is 43.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 338 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 16,678 |
| Total NHS Cost | £386 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -43.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 338 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -43.8% 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.