Senna Prescribing at DON VALLEY HEALTHCARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
991
Total Quantity
56.2K
NHS Cost
£1.3K
vs National Avg
+64.7%
DON VALLEY HEALTHCARE prescribed 991 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,280 to the NHS. This is 64.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
83
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
96
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 991 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 56,202 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,280 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +64.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 991 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +64.7% 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.