Senna Prescribing at LITTLEBURY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,695
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+181.7%
LITTLEBURY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,695 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,078 to the NHS. This is 181.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,695 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,422 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,078 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,695 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +181.7% 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.