Senna Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,410
Total Quantity
62.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+134.3%
THE GROVE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,410 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,477 to the NHS. This is 134.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
120
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
121
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
105
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
120
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,410 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,526 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,477 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +134.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,410 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +134.3% 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.