Senna Prescribing at WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,171
Total Quantity
60.3K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+94.6%
WELLFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,171 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,365 to the NHS. This is 94.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
110
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,171 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 60,270 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,365 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +94.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,171 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +94.6% 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.