Senna Prescribing at CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,064
Total Quantity
68.9K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+243%
CARITAS GENERAL PRACTICE PARTNERSHIP prescribed 2,064 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,698 to the NHS. This is 243% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
160
Jun 2026
198
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
158
Jun 2026
170
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
171
Jun 2026
175
Jun 2026
173
Jun 2026
188
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,064 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 68,928 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,698 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +243% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,064 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +243% 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.