Senna Prescribing at THE BIRCHES MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
57
Total Quantity
2,978
NHS Cost
£69
vs National Avg
-90.5%

THE BIRCHES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 57 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £69 to the NHS. This is 90.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
3
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
5
Jul 2026
4
Jul 2026
6
Jul 2026
6

Prescribing Details

Total Items57
Total Quantity2,978
Total NHS Cost£69
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average-90.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice57 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference-90.5% 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.