Senna Prescribing at THE CASTLE PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
939
Total Quantity
52.3K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+56%
THE CASTLE PRACTICE prescribed 939 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,132 to the NHS. This is 56% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
79
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
87
Jun 2026
83
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
74
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 939 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 52,278 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,132 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +56% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 939 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +56% 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.