Senna Prescribing at CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,696
Total Quantity
120.6K
NHS Cost
£2.7K
vs National Avg
+181.8%
CAPE HILL MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,696 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,749 to the NHS. This is 181.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
159
Jul 2026
161
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
139
Jul 2026
133
Jul 2026
137
Jul 2026
131
Jul 2026
146
Jul 2026
167
Jul 2026
125
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,696 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 120,643 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,749 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +181.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,696 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +181.8% 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.