Senna Prescribing at NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,417
Total Quantity
61.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+135.5%
NEWTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,417 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,481 to the NHS. This is 135.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
163
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,417 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,554 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,481 |
| Presentations | 6 different forms |
| vs National Average | +135.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,417 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +135.5% 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.