Senna Prescribing at HADLEIGH HEALTH CENTRE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,073
Total Quantity
55.4K
NHS Cost
£1.4K
vs National Avg
+78.3%

HADLEIGH HEALTH CENTRE prescribed 1,073 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,363 to the NHS. This is 78.3% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
76
Jul 2026
95
Jul 2026
77
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
85
Jul 2026
101
Jul 2026
79
Jul 2026
87
Jul 2026
90
Jul 2026
93
Jul 2026
100
Jul 2026
100

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,073
Total Quantity55,385
Total NHS Cost£1,363
Presentations2 different forms
vs National Average+78.3%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,073 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+78.3% 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.