Senna Prescribing at WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,200
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+99.4%
WELLFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,200 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,540 to the NHS. This is 99.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
95
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,200 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,634 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,540 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +99.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,200 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +99.4% 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.