Senna Prescribing at CAUSEWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
768
Total Quantity
50.4K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+27.6%
CAUSEWAY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 768 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,117 to the NHS. This is 27.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
64
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 768 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,357 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,117 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 768 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +27.6% 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.