Senna Prescribing at POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
332
Total Quantity
21.1K
NHS Cost
£472
vs National Avg
-44.8%
POVEREST MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 332 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £472 to the NHS. This is 44.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
28
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
25
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 332 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,138 |
| Total NHS Cost | £472 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -44.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 332 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -44.8% 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.