Senna Prescribing at THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,423
Total Quantity
45.8K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+136.5%
THE DOVE VALLEY PMS PRACTICE prescribed 1,423 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,104 to the NHS. This is 136.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
137
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
140
Jun 2026
126
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
101
Jun 2026
113
Jun 2026
109
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
101
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,423 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 45,797 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,104 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +136.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,423 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +136.5% 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.