Senna Prescribing at WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,136
Total Quantity
47.1K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+88.8%

WATERLOO MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,136 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,062 to the NHS. This is 88.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,136
Total Quantity47,113
Total NHS Cost£1,062
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+88.8%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,136 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+88.8% 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.