Senna Prescribing at UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
847
Total Quantity
44.4K
NHS Cost
£1.0K
vs National Avg
+40.7%
UPWELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 847 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,001 to the NHS. This is 40.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 847 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 44,448 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,001 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +40.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 847 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +40.7% 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.