Senna Prescribing at THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,537
Total Quantity
62.0K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+155.4%
THE VALLEYS MEDICAL PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,537 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,505 to the NHS. This is 155.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
112
Jul 2026
124
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
141
Jul 2026
136
Jul 2026
156
Jul 2026
130
Jul 2026
140
Jul 2026
141
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,537 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 62,008 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,505 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +155.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,537 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +155.4% 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.