Senna Prescribing at RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,794
Total Quantity
82.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+198.1%
RIVERSIDE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,794 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,015 to the NHS. This is 198.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
118
Jun 2026
146
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
172
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
164
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
167
Jun 2026
162
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,794 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 82,597 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,015 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +198.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,794 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +198.1% 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.