Senna Prescribing at SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,275
Total Quantity
48.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+111.9%
SHIRLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,275 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,131 to the NHS. This is 111.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,598 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,131 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +111.9% 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.