Senna Prescribing at SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,005
Total Quantity
62.0K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+67%
SALTERS MEADOW HEALTH CTR prescribed 1,005 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,408 to the NHS. This is 67% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
97
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,005 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,012 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,408 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,005 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +67% 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.