Senna Prescribing at BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

713

Total Quantity

34.5K

NHS Cost

£824

vs National Avg

+18.5%

BEDLINGTONSHIRE MED.GROUP prescribed 713 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £824 to the NHS. This is 18.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	713
Total Quantity	34,533
Total NHS Cost	£824
Presentations	3 different forms
vs National Average	+18.5%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice	713 items
National average per practice	602 items
Difference	+18.5% 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.