Senna Prescribing at THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,079
Total Quantity
55.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+79.3%

THE ELMS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,079 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,289 to the NHS. This is 79.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
97

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,079
Total Quantity55,274
Total NHS Cost£1,289
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+79.3%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,079 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+79.3% 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.