Senna Prescribing at THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,279
Total Quantity
39.4K
NHS Cost
£930
vs National Avg
+112.5%
THE LEYS HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,279 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £930 to the NHS. This is 112.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,279 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 39,442 |
| Total NHS Cost | £930 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +112.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,279 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +112.5% 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.