Senna Prescribing at OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
324
Total Quantity
20.7K
NHS Cost
£462
vs National Avg
-46.2%
OCTAGON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 324 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £462 to the NHS. This is 46.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
28
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 20,704 |
| Total NHS Cost | £462 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -46.2% 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.