Senna Prescribing at WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,564
Total Quantity
87.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+159.9%
WESTBOURNE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,564 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,151 to the NHS. This is 159.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
149
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
147
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,564 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 87,578 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,151 |
| Presentations | 5 different forms |
| vs National Average | +159.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,564 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +159.9% 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.