Senna Prescribing at NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
880
Total Quantity
41.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+46.2%
NIGHTINGALE VALLEY PRACTICE prescribed 880 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,110 to the NHS. This is 46.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
80
Jun 2026
81
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
75
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
52
Jun 2026
69
Jun 2026
79
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 880 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 41,584 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,110 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +46.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 880 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +46.2% 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.