Senna Prescribing at LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,002
Total Quantity
51.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+66.5%
LOWTHER MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,002 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,184 to the NHS. This is 66.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,002 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,486 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,184 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +66.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,002 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +66.5% 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.