Senna Prescribing at BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
3,630
Total Quantity
151.9K
NHS Cost
£3.4K
vs National Avg
+503.2%

BEACON MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 3,630 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £3,427 to the NHS. This is 503.2% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
292
Jun 2026
297
Jun 2026
308
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
278
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
307
Jun 2026
338
Jun 2026
296
Jun 2026
288
Jun 2026
311

Prescribing Details

Total Items3,630
Total Quantity151,940
Total NHS Cost£3,427
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+503.2%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice3,630 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+503.2% vs national average
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.