Senna Prescribing at ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,506
Total Quantity
84.2K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+150.3%
ST JOHNS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,506 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,914 to the NHS. This is 150.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
134
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,506 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 84,190 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,914 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +150.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,506 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +150.3% 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.