Senna Prescribing at HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
754
Total Quantity
19.4K
NHS Cost
£467
vs National Avg
+25.3%
HEALTH PARTNERS AT VIOLET MELCHETT prescribed 754 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £467 to the NHS. This is 25.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
81
Jul 2026
69
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
51
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
53
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
43
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 754 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 19,446 |
| Total NHS Cost | £467 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +25.3% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 754 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +25.3% 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.