Senna Prescribing at ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,102
Total Quantity
65.7K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+83.1%
ST ALBANS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,102 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,406 to the NHS. This is 83.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
72
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,102 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,701 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,406 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,102 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +83.1% 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.