Senna Prescribing at RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,375
Total Quantity
27.7K
NHS Cost
£737
vs National Avg
+128.5%
RICHFORD GATE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,375 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £737 to the NHS. This is 128.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
125
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,375 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,742 |
| Total NHS Cost | £737 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +128.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,375 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +128.5% 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.