Senna Prescribing at RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
680
Total Quantity
16.0K
NHS Cost
£428
vs National Avg
+13%

RAINHAM HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 680 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £428 to the NHS. This is 13% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
54
Jul 2026
21

Prescribing Details

Total Items680
Total Quantity16,012
Total NHS Cost£428
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+13%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice680 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+13% 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.