Senna Prescribing at SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,295
Total Quantity
68.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+115.2%
SILVERDALE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,295 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,619 to the NHS. This is 115.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
99
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,295 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,746 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,619 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,295 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +115.2% 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.