Senna Prescribing at OAKLEIGH ROAD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
791
Total Quantity
40.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+31.4%
OAKLEIGH ROAD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 791 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,077 to the NHS. This is 31.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 791 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,532 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,077 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +31.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 791 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +31.4% 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.