Senna Prescribing at DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,010
Total Quantity
35.2K
NHS Cost
£833
vs National Avg
+67.8%
DOVERCOURT GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,010 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £833 to the NHS. This is 67.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
82
Jun 2026
88
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
78
Jun 2026
86
Jun 2026
85
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,010 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,239 |
| Total NHS Cost | £833 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +67.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,010 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +67.8% 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.