Senna Prescribing at SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
988
Total Quantity
50.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+64.2%
SHEFFORD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 988 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,139 to the NHS. This is 64.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
74
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
77
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 988 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,724 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,139 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 988 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +64.2% 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.