Senna Prescribing at FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
753
Total Quantity
34.9K
NHS Cost
£820
vs National Avg
+25.1%
FIVE VALLEYS MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 753 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £820 to the NHS. This is 25.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
72
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
66
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 753 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 34,883 |
| Total NHS Cost | £820 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 753 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +25.1% 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.