Senna Prescribing at SUMMERFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,105
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£932
vs National Avg
+83.6%
SUMMERFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,105 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £932 to the NHS. This is 83.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
94
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
123
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,105 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,754 |
| Total NHS Cost | £932 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,105 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +83.6% 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.