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 Items1,431
Total Quantity65,576
Total NHS Cost£1,523
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+137.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,431 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+137.8% vs national average
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.