Senna Prescribing at BERINSFIELD HEALTH CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
1,275
Total Quantity
35.1K
NHS Cost
£857
vs National Avg
+111.9%
BERINSFIELD HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,275 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £857 to the NHS. This is 111.9% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
33
Jul 2026
148
Jul 2026
114
Jul 2026
105
Jul 2026
103
Jul 2026
102
Jul 2026
111
Jul 2026
150
Jul 2026
117
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
98
Jul 2026
94
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 1,275 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 35,077 |
| Total NHS Cost | £857 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +111.9% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 1,275 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +111.9% 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.