Senna Prescribing at CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
778
Total Quantity
48.7K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+29.3%
CASTLE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 778 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,093 to the NHS. This is 29.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 778 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 48,749 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,093 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +29.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 778 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +29.3% 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.