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 Items | 3,630 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 151,940 |
| Total NHS Cost | £3,427 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +503.2% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 3,630 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +503.2% 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.