Senna Prescribing at STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,294
Total Quantity
58.5K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+115%
STAPLOE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,294 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,291 to the NHS. This is 115% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
89
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,294 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 58,485 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,291 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +115% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,294 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +115% 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.