Senna Prescribing at NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
328
Total Quantity
17.1K
NHS Cost
£404
vs National Avg
-45.5%
NELSON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 328 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £404 to the NHS. This is 45.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
29
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
29
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 328 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,075 |
| Total NHS Cost | £404 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -45.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 328 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -45.5% 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.