Senna Prescribing at SOMERVILLE MED CTR

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

873

Total Quantity

42.3K

NHS Cost

£971

vs National Avg

+45.1%

SOMERVILLE MED CTR prescribed 873 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £971 to the NHS. This is 45.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	873
Total Quantity	42,260
Total NHS Cost	£971
Presentations	4 different forms
vs National Average	+45.1%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	873 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+45.1% 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.