Senna Prescribing at RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
776
Total Quantity
32.7K
NHS Cost
£757
vs National Avg
+28.9%
RIVER DARENT MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 776 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £757 to the NHS. This is 28.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
54
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
77
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
64
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 776 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,675 |
| Total NHS Cost | £757 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 776 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +28.9% 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.