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 Items | 1,324 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 64,832 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,637 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +120% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,324 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +120% 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.