Senna Prescribing at STAVELEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

1,143

Total Quantity

46.7K

NHS Cost

£1.1K

vs National Avg

+89.9%

STAVELEIGH MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,143 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,111 to the NHS. This is 89.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

105

Jun 2026

132

Jun 2026

101

Jun 2026

118

Prescribing Details

Total Items	1,143
Total Quantity	46,663
Total NHS Cost	£1,111
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+89.9%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	1,143 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+89.9% 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.