Senna Prescribing at STENHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,119
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+85.9%
STENHOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,119 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,529 to the NHS. This is 85.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,119 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,868 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,529 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +85.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,119 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +85.9% 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.