Senna Prescribing at WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,064
Total Quantity
61.6K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+76.8%
WESTWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,064 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,328 to the NHS. This is 76.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
75
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
81
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 61,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,328 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +76.8% 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.