Senna Prescribing at THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,300
Total Quantity
55.2K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+116%
THORNTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,300 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,403 to the NHS. This is 116% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
113
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,300 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 55,188 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,403 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,300 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +116% 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.