Senna Prescribing at LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,864
Total Quantity
88.2K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+209.7%
LAUNCESTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,864 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,973 to the NHS. This is 209.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
156
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,864 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 88,224 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,973 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +209.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,864 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +209.7% 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.