Senna Prescribing at SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
783
Total Quantity
28.8K
NHS Cost
£671
vs National Avg
+30.1%
SIMPSON HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 783 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £671 to the NHS. This is 30.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
85
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 783 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,820 |
| Total NHS Cost | £671 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +30.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 783 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +30.1% 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.