Senna Prescribing at BELLE VALE HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
921
Total Quantity
51.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+53%
BELLE VALE HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 921 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,258 to the NHS. This is 53% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 921 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 51,192 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,258 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +53% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 921 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +53% 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.