Senna Prescribing at CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,326
Total Quantity
46.5K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+120.3%
CASTLEFORD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,326 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,106 to the NHS. This is 120.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
187
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
138
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
119
Jul 2026
67
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,326 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 46,464 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,106 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,326 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +120.3% 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.