Senna Prescribing at VAUXHALL HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,497
Total Quantity
85.0K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+148.8%

VAUXHALL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,497 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,916 to the NHS. This is 148.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
129
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
126

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,497
Total Quantity85,030
Total NHS Cost£1,916
Presentations4 different forms
vs National Average+148.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,497 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+148.8% vs national average
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.