Senna Prescribing at THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
320
Total Quantity
23.6K
NHS Cost
£579
vs National Avg
-46.8%
THE HEADLAND MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 320 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £579 to the NHS. This is 46.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
32
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
26
Jul 2026
23
Jul 2026
34
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
25
Jul 2026
22
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 320 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 23,581 |
| Total NHS Cost | £579 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | -46.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 320 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -46.8% 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.