Senna Prescribing at WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
935
Total Quantity
48.2K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+55.4%
WELLINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 935 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,071 to the NHS. This is 55.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
78
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
86
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 935 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,233 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,071 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +55.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 935 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +55.4% 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.