Senna Prescribing at WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,345
Total Quantity
52.2K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+123.5%
WOMBWELL MEDICAL CENTRE PRACTICE prescribed 1,345 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,203 to the NHS. This is 123.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
106
Jul 2026
123
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,345 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,245 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,203 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +123.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,345 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +123.5% 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.