Senna Prescribing at VIOLET LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
720
Total Quantity
38.6K
NHS Cost
£856
vs National Avg
+19.6%
VIOLET LANE MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 720 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £856 to the NHS. This is 19.6% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
71
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
57
Jul 2026
55
Jul 2026
58
Jul 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 720 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 38,625 |
| Total NHS Cost | £856 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +19.6% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 720 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +19.6% 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.