Senna Prescribing at SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,431
Total Quantity
65.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+137.8%
SACRISTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,431 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,523 to the NHS. This is 137.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,431 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,576 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,523 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +137.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,431 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +137.8% 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.