Senna Prescribing at DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
657
Total Quantity
32.5K
NHS Cost
£739
vs National Avg
+9.2%
DERWENT VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 657 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £739 to the NHS. This is 9.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
62
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 657 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 32,457 |
| Total NHS Cost | £739 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +9.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 657 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +9.2% 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.