Senna Prescribing at ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
685
Total Quantity
30.8K
NHS Cost
£718
vs National Avg
+13.8%
ST MARY'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 685 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £718 to the NHS. This is 13.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
56
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
58
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 685 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 30,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £718 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +13.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 685 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +13.8% 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.