Senna Prescribing at ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,708
Total Quantity
59.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+183.8%
ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,708 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,453 to the NHS. This is 183.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
171
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,708 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 59,897 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,453 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +183.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,708 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +183.8% 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.