Senna Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
775
Total Quantity
40.8K
NHS Cost
£932
vs National Avg
+28.8%
DEARNE VALLEY GROUP PRACTICE prescribed 775 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £932 to the NHS. This is 28.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 775 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 40,770 |
| Total NHS Cost | £932 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +28.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 775 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +28.8% 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.