Senna Prescribing at LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
511
Total Quantity
29.2K
NHS Cost
£815
vs National Avg
-15.1%
LYME VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 511 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £815 to the NHS. This is 15.1% below the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
44
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
41
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
42
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
45
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
36
Jul 2026
43
Jul 2026
45
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 511 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 29,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £815 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | -15.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 511 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | -15.1% 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.