Senna Prescribing at RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
524
Total Quantity
34.9K
NHS Cost
£780
vs National Avg
-12.9%
RUTHERFORD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 524 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £780 to the NHS. This is 12.9% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
41
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 524 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £780 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -12.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 524 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -12.9% 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.