Senna Prescribing at WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
871
Total Quantity
47.4K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+44.7%
WEST POINT MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 871 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,319 to the NHS. This is 44.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
78
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 871 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 47,411 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,319 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +44.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 871 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +44.7% 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.