Senna Prescribing at PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
261
Total Quantity
13.7K
NHS Cost
£313
vs National Avg
-56.6%
PENNFIELDS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 261 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £313 to the NHS. This is 56.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
21
Jun 2026
19
Jun 2026
27
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
25
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
15
Jun 2026
20
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
22
Jun 2026
17
Jun 2026
26
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 261 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 13,730 |
| Total NHS Cost | £313 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -56.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 261 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -56.6% 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.