Senna Prescribing at SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,098
Total Quantity
61.4K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+82.5%
SWALLOWNEST HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,098 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,477 to the NHS. This is 82.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
91
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,098 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,362 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,477 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +82.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,098 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +82.5% 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.