Senna Prescribing at PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
569
Total Quantity
31.1K
NHS Cost
£716
vs National Avg
-5.4%
PETERSGATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 569 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £716 to the NHS. This is 5.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 569 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,124 |
| Total NHS Cost | £716 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 569 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -5.4% 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.