Senna Prescribing at WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
161
Total Quantity
12.2K
NHS Cost
£269
vs National Avg
-73.2%
WITHNELL HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 161 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £269 to the NHS. This is 73.2% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
8
Jul 2026
17
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 161 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 12,162 |
| Total NHS Cost | £269 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -73.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 161 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -73.2% 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.