Senna Prescribing at THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,759
Total Quantity
67.7K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+192.3%

THE MAPLES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,759 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,615 to the NHS. This is 192.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
145
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
147
Jun 2026
156
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
138
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
157
Jun 2026
140

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,759
Total Quantity67,665
Total NHS Cost£1,615
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+192.3%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,759 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+192.3% 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.