Senna Prescribing at SEFTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,041
Total Quantity
51.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+73%
SEFTON PARK MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,041 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,113 to the NHS. This is 73% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,041 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,312 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,113 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,041 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +73% 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.