Senna Prescribing at VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,477
Total Quantity
51.0K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+145.4%
VALLEY MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,477 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,211 to the NHS. This is 145.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
103
Jun 2026
144
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
133
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,477 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,966 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,211 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +145.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,477 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +145.4% 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.