Senna Prescribing at POOL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
885
Total Quantity
47.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+47.1%
POOL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 885 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,077 to the NHS. This is 47.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
76
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 885 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,725 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,077 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +47.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 885 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +47.1% 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.