Senna Prescribing at OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,528
Total Quantity
71.1K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+153.9%
OULTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,528 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,739 to the NHS. This is 153.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,528 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,087 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,739 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +153.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,528 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +153.9% 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.