Senna Prescribing at TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,924
Total Quantity
92.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+219.7%
TROWBRIDGE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,924 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,214 to the NHS. This is 219.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
165
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
153
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
170
Jul 2026
177
Jul 2026
151
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
168
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,924 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 92,603 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,214 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +219.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,924 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +219.7% 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.