Senna Prescribing at LEWISHAM MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
458
Total Quantity
27.3K
NHS Cost
£612
vs National Avg
-23.9%
LEWISHAM MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 458 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £612 to the NHS. This is 23.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 458 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,266 |
| Total NHS Cost | £612 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -23.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 458 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -23.9% 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.