Senna Prescribing at BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
2,169
Total Quantity
73.8K
NHS Cost
£1.7K
vs National Avg
+260.4%
BEECHFIELD MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 2,169 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,711 to the NHS. This is 260.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
180
Jun 2026
176
Jun 2026
203
Jun 2026
188
Jun 2026
192
Jun 2026
213
Jun 2026
187
Jun 2026
184
Jun 2026
159
Jun 2026
148
Jun 2026
165
Jun 2026
174
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 2,169 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 73,776 |
| Total NHS Cost | £1,711 |
| Presentations | 3 different forms |
| vs National Average | +260.4% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 2,169 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +260.4% 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.