Senna Prescribing at VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,457
Total Quantity
67.2K
NHS Cost
£1.6K
vs National Avg
+142.1%
VALENTINE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,457 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,592 to the NHS. This is 142.1% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
128
Jul 2026
109
Jul 2026
121
Jul 2026
113
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
110
Jul 2026
135
Jul 2026
122
Jul 2026
127
Jul 2026
107
Jul 2026
145
Jul 2026
126
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,457 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 67,213 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,592 |
| Presentations | 4 different forms |
| vs National Average | +142.1% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,457 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +142.1% 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.