Senna Prescribing at BEACON PRIMARY CARE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,455
Total Quantity
76.1K
NHS Cost
£1.9K
vs National Avg
+141.8%
BEACON PRIMARY CARE prescribed 1,455 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,871 to the NHS. This is 141.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
124
Jun 2026
91
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
114
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
132
Jun 2026
110
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
106
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
130
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,455 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 76,076 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,871 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +141.8% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,455 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +141.8% 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.