Senna Prescribing at THE DOVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,188
Total Quantity
71.0K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+97.4%
THE DOVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,188 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,585 to the NHS. This is 97.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
97
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,188 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 70,960 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,585 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +97.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,188 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +97.4% 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.