Senna Prescribing at PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,065
Total Quantity
53.8K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+77%
PENNYGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,065 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,288 to the NHS. This is 77% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,065 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 53,831 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,288 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +77% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,065 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +77% 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.