Senna Prescribing at POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,046
Total Quantity
61.9K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+73.8%
POPLAR PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,046 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,403 to the NHS. This is 73.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
84
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,046 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,403 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,046 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +73.8% 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.