Senna Prescribing at LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
536
Total Quantity
28.7K
NHS Cost
£680
vs National Avg
-10.9%
LONGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 536 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £680 to the NHS. This is 10.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
42
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 536 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,715 |
| Total NHS Cost | £680 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 536 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -10.9% 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.