Senna Prescribing at WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,637
Total Quantity
56.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+172%
WATLING MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,637 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,359 to the NHS. This is 172% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
154
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
139
Jun 2026
134
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
177
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,637 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,611 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,359 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +172% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,637 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +172% 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.