Senna Prescribing at REA VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,056
Total Quantity
81.6K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+75.5%
REA VALLEY HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,056 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,805 to the NHS. This is 75.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
66
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
84
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
104
Jul 2026
86
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
73
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
92
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 81,591 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,805 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +75.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,056 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +75.5% 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.