Senna Prescribing at BEARSTED

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

691

Total Quantity

29.5K

NHS Cost

£678

vs National Avg

+14.8%

BEARSTED prescribed 691 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £678 to the NHS. This is 14.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	691
Total Quantity	29,459
Total NHS Cost	£678
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.