Senna Prescribing at UPTON LANE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
803
Total Quantity
43.2K
NHS Cost
£967
vs National Avg
+33.4%
UPTON LANE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 803 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £967 to the NHS. This is 33.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 803 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 43,158 |
| Total NHS Cost | £967 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +33.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 803 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +33.4% 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.