Senna Prescribing at CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,061
Total Quantity
69.6K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+76.3%
CAVERSHAM GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,061 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,631 to the NHS. This is 76.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
89
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,061 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 69,550 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,631 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +76.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,061 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +76.3% 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.