Senna Prescribing at ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
975
Total Quantity
53.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+62%
ORCHARD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 975 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,252 to the NHS. This is 62% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 975 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,193 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,252 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +62% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 975 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +62% 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.