Senna Prescribing at SWANSWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
884
Total Quantity
50.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+46.9%
SWANSWELL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 884 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,106 to the NHS. This is 46.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 884 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,128 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,106 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 884 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +46.9% 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.