Senna Prescribing at RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
689
Total Quantity
30.0K
NHS Cost
£856
vs National Avg
+14.5%
RIBBLETON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 689 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £856 to the NHS. This is 14.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
47
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
59
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 689 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,047 |
| Total NHS Cost | £856 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 689 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +14.5% 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.