Senna Prescribing at CARE HOMES MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
3,761
Total Quantity
202.2K
NHS Cost
£4.6K
vs National Avg
+525%
CARE HOMES MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,761 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £4,640 to the NHS. This is 525% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
312
Jul 2026
291
Jul 2026
317
Jul 2026
290
Jul 2026
287
Jul 2026
314
Jul 2026
299
Jul 2026
355
Jul 2026
330
Jul 2026
279
Jul 2026
331
Jul 2026
356
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 3,761 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 202,156 |
| Total NHS Cost | £4,640 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +525% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,761 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +525% 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.