Senna Prescribing at WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
966
Total Quantity
27.8K
NHS Cost
£660
vs National Avg
+60.5%
WENSUM VALLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 966 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £660 to the NHS. This is 60.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
108
Jul 2026
88
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
92
Jul 2026
48
Jul 2026
39
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
44
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 966 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,775 |
| Total NHS Cost | £660 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +60.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 966 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +60.5% 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.