Senna Prescribing at ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,045
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+73.6%
ST PAULS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,045 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,261 to the NHS. This is 73.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,045 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,626 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,261 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +73.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,045 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +73.6% 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.