Senna Prescribing at VALLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
964
Total Quantity
50.6K
NHS Cost
£1.1K
vs National Avg
+60.2%
VALLEY ROAD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 964 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,106 to the NHS. This is 60.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
82
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
91
Jul 2026
94
Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
67
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
82
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 964 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 50,640 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,106 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 964 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +60.2% 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.