Senna Prescribing at ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,070
Total Quantity
60.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+244%
ST. PETER'S MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,070 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,559 to the NHS. This is 244% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
162
Jul 2026
195
Jul 2026
186
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,070 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,559 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +244% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,070 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +244% 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.