Senna Prescribing at DEARNE VALLEY HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
202
Total Quantity
8,682
NHS Cost
£197
vs National Avg
-66.4%
DEARNE VALLEY HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 202 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £197 to the NHS. This is 66.4% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
21
Jul 2026
20
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
17
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
18
Jul 2026
9
Jul 2026
22
Jul 2026
16
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 202 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 8,682 |
| Total NHS Cost | £197 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | -66.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 202 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -66.4% 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.