Senna Prescribing at THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,029
Total Quantity
54.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+71%
THE OAKS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,029 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,255 to the NHS. This is 71% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,029 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,702 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,255 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +71% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,029 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +71% 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.