Senna Prescribing at SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
183
Total Quantity
4,420
NHS Cost
£111
vs National Avg
-69.6%
SOMERSET MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 183 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £111 to the NHS. This is 69.6% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
19
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
7
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
21
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 183 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 4,420 |
| Total NHS Cost | £111 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 183 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -69.6% 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.