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 Items746
Total Quantity47,758
Total NHS Cost£1,083
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+24%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice746 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+24% vs national average
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.