Senna Prescribing at SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,903
Total Quantity
94.5K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+216.2%
SWANSCOMBE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,903 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,174 to the NHS. This is 216.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
176
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
178
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
171
Jul 2026
158
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
153
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,903 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,469 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,174 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +216.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,903 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +216.2% 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.