Senna Prescribing at LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,481
Total Quantity
76.4K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+146.1%
LING HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,481 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,753 to the NHS. This is 146.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,481 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,447 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,753 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +146.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,481 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +146.1% 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.