Senna Prescribing at THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,318
Total Quantity
65.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+119%
THE MEDICAL CENTRE GROUP prescribed 1,318 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,526 to the NHS. This is 119% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
134
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
102
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,318 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 65,497 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,526 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +119% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,318 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +119% 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.