Senna Prescribing at SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
538
Total Quantity
55.1K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
-10.6%
SHAWBIRCH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 538 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,231 to the NHS. This is 10.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
36
Jun 2026
38
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
48
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
51
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 538 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,081 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,231 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -10.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 538 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -10.6% 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.