Senna Prescribing at BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,599
Total Quantity
64.2K
NHS Cost
£1.5K
vs National Avg
+165.7%

BEWICKE MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 1,599 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,520 to the NHS. This is 165.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
123
Jun 2026
128
Jun 2026
155
Jun 2026
135
Jun 2026
130
Jun 2026
152
Jun 2026
131
Jun 2026
141
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
129
Jun 2026
136
Jun 2026
103

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,599
Total Quantity64,187
Total NHS Cost£1,520
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+165.7%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,599 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+165.7% vs national average
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.