Senna Prescribing at HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)
1,316
Total Quantity
51.7K
NHS Cost
£1.2K
vs National Avg
+118.7%

HAVERHILL FAMILY PRACTICE prescribed 1,316 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £1,214 to the NHS. This is 118.7% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
116
Jun 2026
104
Jun 2026
96
Jun 2026
112
Jun 2026
95
Jun 2026
115
Jun 2026
90
Jun 2026
111
Jun 2026
117
Jun 2026
108
Jun 2026
119
Jun 2026
133

Prescribing Details

Total Items1,316
Total Quantity51,695
Total NHS Cost£1,214
Presentations3 different forms
vs National Average+118.7%

Senna Prescribing Comparison

This practice1,316 items
National average per practice602 items
Difference+118.7% 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.