Senna Prescribing at CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,215
Total Quantity
74.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+101.9%
CASTLETON HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,215 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,653 to the NHS. This is 101.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
99
Jun 2026
103
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,215 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 74,840 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,653 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +101.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,215 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +101.9% 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.