Senna Prescribing at PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
949
Total Quantity
44.9K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+57.7%
PORTER BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 949 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,019 to the NHS. This is 57.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 949 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,854 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,019 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +57.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 949 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +57.7% 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.