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 Items | 1,136 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,113 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,062 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +88.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,136 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +88.8% 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.