Senna Prescribing at GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,324
Total Quantity
64.8K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+120%

GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,324 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,637 to the NHS. This is 120% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
92
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
98
Jun 2026
127
Jun 2026
123

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,324
Total Quantity64,832
Total NHS Cost£1,637
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+120%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,324 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+120% vs national average
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.