Senna Prescribing at WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,442
Total Quantity
54.7K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+139.6%
WHITLEY BAY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,442 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,323 to the NHS. This is 139.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
142
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,442 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 54,738 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,323 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +139.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,442 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +139.6% 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.