Senna Prescribing at THE OLD DAIRY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,260
Total Quantity
21.7K
NHS Cost
£567
vs National Avg
+109.4%
THE OLD DAIRY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,260 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £567 to the NHS. This is 109.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
76
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,260 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 21,738 |
| Total NHS Cost | £567 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +109.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,260 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +109.4% 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.