Senna Prescribing at SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
4,173
Total Quantity
161.3K
NHS Cost
£3.9K
vs National Avg
+593.4%
SIDCUP MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,173 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,949 to the NHS. This is 593.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
310
Jun 2026
347
Jun 2026
358
Jun 2026
321
Jun 2026
401
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
317
Jun 2026
398
Jun 2026
362
Jun 2026
345
Jun 2026
359
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 4,173 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 161,319 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,949 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +593.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 4,173 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +593.4% 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.