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 Items | 1,626 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 79,726 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,974 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +170.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,626 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +170.2% 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.