Senna Prescribing at KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,156
Total Quantity
64.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+92.1%
KEARSLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,156 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,460 to the NHS. This is 92.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
84
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,156 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,396 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,460 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +92.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,156 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +92.1% 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.