Senna Prescribing at MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,056
Total Quantity
50.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+75.5%
MARTONSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,056 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,191 to the NHS. This is 75.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 49,958 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,191 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,056 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +75.5% 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.