Senna Prescribing at CATERHAM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
358
Total Quantity
17.8K
NHS Cost
£412
vs National Avg
-40.5%
CATERHAM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 358 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £412 to the NHS. This is 40.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
24
Jul 2026
30
Jul 2026
27
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
31
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
35
Jul 2026
38
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 358 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 17,777 |
| Total NHS Cost | £412 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -40.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 358 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -40.5% 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.