Senna Prescribing at PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,678
Total Quantity
94.7K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+178.8%
PENKETH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,678 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,150 to the NHS. This is 178.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,678 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,651 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,150 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +178.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,678 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +178.8% 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.