Senna Prescribing at LATIMER HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,303
Total Quantity
49.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+116.5%
LATIMER HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,303 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,106 to the NHS. This is 116.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,303 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,306 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,106 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,303 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +116.5% 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.