Senna Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
666
Total Quantity
28.3K
NHS Cost
£758
vs National Avg
+10.7%
BEACON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 666 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £758 to the NHS. This is 10.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
46
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
53
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
51
Jun 2026
63
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
59
Jun 2026
53
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 666 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,303 |
| Total NHS Cost | £758 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +10.7% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 666 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +10.7% 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.