Senna Prescribing at BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
691
Total Quantity
27.7K
NHS Cost
£654
vs National Avg
+14.8%
BACON ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 691 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £654 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
62
Jul 2026
63
Jul 2026
60
Jul 2026
50
Jul 2026
59
Jul 2026
65
Jul 2026
61
Jul 2026
74
Jul 2026
70
Jul 2026
72
Jul 2026
55
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 691 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 27,698 |
| Total NHS Cost | £654 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +14.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 691 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +14.8% 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.