Senna Prescribing at PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
746
Total Quantity
47.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+24%
PRESCOT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 746 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,083 to the NHS. This is 24% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 746 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,758 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,083 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +24% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 746 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +24% 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.