Senna Prescribing at TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,571
Total Quantity
67.5K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+161.1%
TAMAR VALLEY HEALTH prescribed 1,571 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,511 to the NHS. This is 161.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
160
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
174
Jul 2026
154
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
116
Jul 2026
117
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,571 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,502 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,511 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +161.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,571 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +161.1% 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.