Senna Prescribing at ST. LAURENCE'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
820
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+36.3%
ST. LAURENCE'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 820 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,073 to the NHS. This is 36.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
49
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 820 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,912 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,073 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +36.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 820 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +36.3% 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.