Senna Prescribing at CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
816
Total Quantity
52.5K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+35.6%
CASTLECROFT MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 816 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,358 to the NHS. This is 35.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 816 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,358 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +35.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 816 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +35.6% 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.