Senna Prescribing at ST ANDREWS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,810
Total Quantity
71.9K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+200.8%
ST ANDREWS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,810 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,806 to the NHS. This is 200.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
157
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
155
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
139
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,810 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,916 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,806 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +200.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,810 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +200.8% 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.