Senna Prescribing at MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
917
Total Quantity
64.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+52.4%
MELBOURNE PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 917 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,287 to the NHS. This is 52.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
75
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 917 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,577 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,287 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +52.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 917 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +52.4% 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.