Senna Prescribing at LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,302
Total Quantity
57.6K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+116.4%
LOVEMEAD GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 1,302 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,354 to the NHS. This is 116.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
102
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
100
Jun 2026
93
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
122
Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
107
Jun 2026
111
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,302 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 57,631 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,354 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +116.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,302 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +116.4% 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.