Senna Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
467
Total Quantity
18.2K
NHS Cost
£425
vs National Avg
-22.4%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 467 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £425 to the NHS. This is 22.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
38
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
36
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 467 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 18,163 |
| Total NHS Cost | £425 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -22.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 467 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -22.4% 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.