Senna Prescribing at OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,797
Total Quantity
94.6K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+198.6%
OAK VALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,797 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,120 to the NHS. This is 198.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,797 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,600 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,120 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,797 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +198.6% 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.