Senna Prescribing at WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,169
Total Quantity
57.3K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+94.3%

WALTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,169 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,293 to the NHS. This is 94.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
95

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,169
Total Quantity57,309
Total NHS Cost£1,293
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+94.3%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,169 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+94.3% 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.