Senna Prescribing at SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR.
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,028
Total Quantity
95.2K
NHS Cost
£2.3K
vs National Avg
+403.2%
SHAFTESBURY MEDICAL CTR. prescribed 3,028 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,349 to the NHS. This is 403.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
273
Jul 2026
268
Jul 2026
306
Jul 2026
288
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
285
Jul 2026
230
Jul 2026
242
Jul 2026
263
Jul 2026
206
Jul 2026
223
Jul 2026
214
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,028 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 95,248 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,349 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +403.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,028 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +403.2% 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.