Senna Prescribing at OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,222
Total Quantity
123.9K
NHS Cost
£2.9K
vs National Avg
+269.2%
OLDBURY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 2,222 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,881 to the NHS. This is 269.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
168
Jul 2026
173
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
182
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
201
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
172
Jul 2026
190
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,222 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 123,935 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,881 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +269.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,222 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +269.2% 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.