Senna Prescribing at THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,286
Total Quantity
35.6K
NHS Cost
£873
vs National Avg
+113.7%
THE GROVE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 1,286 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £873 to the NHS. This is 113.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
105
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,286 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,566 |
| Total NHS Cost | £873 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +113.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,286 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +113.7% 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.