Senna Prescribing at ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,043
Total Quantity
51.5K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+73.3%
ST GEORGES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,043 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,166 to the NHS. This is 73.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
80
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,043 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,476 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,166 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,043 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +73.3% 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.