Senna Prescribing at SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,818
Total Quantity
72.6K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+202.1%
SHIPSTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,818 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,677 to the NHS. This is 202.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
189
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
132
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,818 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 72,637 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,677 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +202.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,818 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +202.1% 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.