Senna Prescribing at ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
567
Total Quantity
22.7K
NHS Cost
£523
vs National Avg
-5.8%
ESK VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 567 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £523 to the NHS. This is 5.8% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
47
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
44
Jun 2026
45
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
40
Jun 2026
49
Jun 2026
48
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 567 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 22,743 |
| Total NHS Cost | £523 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -5.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 567 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -5.8% 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.