Senna Prescribing at YARDLEY GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,267
Total Quantity
71.5K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+110.5%
YARDLEY GREEN MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,267 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,635 to the NHS. This is 110.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
99
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
115
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
106
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,267 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 71,544 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,635 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +110.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,267 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +110.5% 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.