Senna Prescribing at WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,453
Total Quantity
70.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+141.4%
WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,453 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,588 to the NHS. This is 141.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
118
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
107
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,453 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,579 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,588 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,453 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +141.4% 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.