Senna Prescribing at OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,056
Total Quantity
58.1K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+75.5%
OSWALD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,056 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,387 to the NHS. This is 75.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,092 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,387 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,056 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +75.5% 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.