Senna Prescribing at OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,048
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+74.1%
OTTERFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,048 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,105 to the NHS. This is 74.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,048 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,313 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,105 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +74.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,048 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +74.1% vs national average |
Explore More
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.