Senna Prescribing at HOUNSLOW MEDICAL CENTRE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
707
Total Quantity
28.2K
NHS Cost
£640
vs National Avg
+17.5%
HOUNSLOW MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 707 items of Senna over the last 12 months at a cost of £640 to the NHS. This is 17.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Senna is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
41
Jun 2026
37
Jun 2026
56
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
58
Jun 2026
70
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
60
Jun 2026
68
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
63
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 707 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 28,164 |
| Total NHS Cost | £640 |
| Presentations | 1 different forms |
| vs National Average | +17.5% |
Senna Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 707 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 602 items |
| Difference | +17.5% 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.