Senna Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,104
Total Quantity
78.3K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+83.5%
THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,104 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,838 to the NHS. This is 83.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,104 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 78,329 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,838 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +83.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,104 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +83.5% 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.