Senna Prescribing at FROME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
593
Total Quantity
36.9K
NHS Cost
£815
vs National Avg
-1.5%
FROME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 593 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £815 to the NHS. This is 1.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
40
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
46
Jul 2026
61
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 593 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 36,933 |
| Total NHS Cost | £815 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | -1.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 593 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -1.5% 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.