Senna Prescribing at WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,894
Total Quantity
86.3K
NHS Cost
£2.1K
vs National Avg
+380.9%
WHICKHAM COTTAGE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,894 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,082 to the NHS. This is 380.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
214
Jul 2026
233
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
250
Jul 2026
222
Jul 2026
238
Jul 2026
257
Jul 2026
254
Jul 2026
212
Jul 2026
227
Jul 2026
209
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,894 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 86,330 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,082 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +380.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,894 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +380.9% 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.