Senna Prescribing at STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,585
Total Quantity
88.6K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+163.4%

STOCKTON HEATH MED.CENTRE prescribed 1,585 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,032 to the NHS. This is 163.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
155

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,585
Total Quantity88,571
Total NHS Cost£2,032
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+163.4%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,585 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+163.4% vs national average
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.