Senna Prescribing at SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,101
Total Quantity
45.0K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+83%
SALTASH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,101 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,071 to the NHS. This is 83% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,101 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,969 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,071 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,101 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +83% 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.