Senna Prescribing at LICHFIELD GROVE SURGERY
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
742
Total Quantity
35.8K
NHS Cost
£840
vs National Avg
+23.3%
LICHFIELD GROVE SURGERY prescribed 742 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £840 to the NHS. This is 23.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
50
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
88
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 742 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,772 |
| Total NHS Cost | £840 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +23.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 742 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +23.3% 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.