Senna Prescribing at WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
736
Total Quantity
37.6K
NHS Cost
£839
vs National Avg
+22.3%
WOODSIDE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 736 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £839 to the NHS. This is 22.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
52
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
68
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
68
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 736 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 37,618 |
| Total NHS Cost | £839 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +22.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 736 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +22.3% 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.