Senna Prescribing at LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,017
Total Quantity
53.3K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+69%
LITCHDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,017 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,211 to the NHS. This is 69% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,017 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,284 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,211 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,017 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +69% 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.