Senna Prescribing at CASTLE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
185
Total Quantity
7,442
NHS Cost
£247
vs National Avg
-69.3%
CASTLE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 185 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £247 to the NHS. This is 69.3% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
14
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 185 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 7,442 |
| Total NHS Cost | £247 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -69.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 185 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -69.3% 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.