Senna Prescribing at SOUTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
812
Total Quantity
42.2K
NHS Cost
£996
vs National Avg
+34.9%
SOUTHWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 812 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £996 to the NHS. This is 34.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
69
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 812 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 42,242 |
| Total NHS Cost | £996 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +34.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 812 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +34.9% 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.