Senna Prescribing at THROCKLEY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,390
Total Quantity
45.9K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+131%
THROCKLEY PRIMARY CARE CENTRE prescribed 1,390 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,103 to the NHS. This is 131% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
179
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
115
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,390 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,861 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,103 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +131% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,390 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +131% 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.