Senna Prescribing at GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,263
Total Quantity
94.6K
NHS Cost
£2.2K
vs National Avg
+276%
GROVES MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,263 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £2,237 to the NHS. This is 276% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
181
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
196
Jul 2026
175
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
183
Jul 2026
191
Jul 2026
193
Jul 2026
215
Jul 2026
192
Jul 2026
161
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,263 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 94,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £2,237 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +276% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,263 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +276% 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.