Senna Prescribing at MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,390
Total Quantity
62.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+131%
MIRFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,390 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,482 to the NHS. This is 131% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,390 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,898 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,482 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,390 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +131% 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.