Senna Prescribing at NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,609
Total Quantity
52.3K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+167.4%
NORTHBROOK HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,609 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,491 to the NHS. This is 167.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
167
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,609 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,300 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,491 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +167.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,609 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +167.4% 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.