Senna Prescribing at VALENTINE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,556
Total Quantity
71.5K
NHS Cost
£1.8K
vs National Avg
+158.6%

VALENTINE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP prescribed 1,556 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,847 to the NHS. This is 158.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
125
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
120
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
132
Jul 2026
126
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
115

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,556
Total Quantity71,461
Total NHS Cost£1,847
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+158.6%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,556 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+158.6% vs national average
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.