Senna Prescribing at WITTERINGS MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,018
Total Quantity
48.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+69.2%
WITTERINGS MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,018 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,094 to the NHS. This is 69.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
89
Jul 2026
80
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,018 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,322 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,094 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +69.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,018 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +69.2% 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.