Senna Prescribing at THE AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,626
Total Quantity
79.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+170.2%

THE AVENUE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,626 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,974 to the NHS. This is 170.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
152
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
143
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
114

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,626
Total Quantity79,726
Total NHS Cost£1,974
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+170.2%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,626 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+170.2% 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.