Senna Prescribing at SOMER VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,234
Total Quantity
77.7K
NHS Cost
£2.0K
vs National Avg
+271.2%
SOMER VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP prescribed 2,234 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,965 to the NHS. This is 271.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
164
Jul 2026
144
Jul 2026
199
Jul 2026
147
Jul 2026
207
Jul 2026
226
Jul 2026
180
Jul 2026
190
Jul 2026
211
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
198
Jul 2026
194
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,234 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 77,683 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,965 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +271.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,234 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +271.2% 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.